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Mets Face Tough Decisions Ahead of Rule 5 Draft

11/18/2025

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New York Mets center fielder Nick Morabito is a priority to protect ahead of the Rule 5 draft, with a .291 average and 108 stolen bases.
They must decide on other eligible players, including first-round pick Kevin Parada and several pitchers.
Edwin Díaz of the New York Mets is expected to decline the qualifying offer, becoming a free agent and potentially yielding a compensatory draft pick in 2026.

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Story summary

New York Mets center fielder Nick Morabito is a priority to protect ahead of the Rule 5 draft, with a .291 average and 108 stolen bases.
They must decide on other eligible players, including first-round pick Kevin Parada and several pitchers.
Edwin Díaz of the New York Mets is expected to decline the qualifying offer, becoming a free agent and potentially yielding a compensatory draft pick in 2026.