Mets Sign Luis Torrens To Two-Year Contract Extension
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Mets have agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million contract extension with catcher Luis Torrens, covering the 2027 and 2028 seasons, with an additional $2 million available in bonuses.
- Torrens, who turned 30 on the day of the announcement, was set to become a free agent but will now remain with the Mets through 2028 after being acquired from the Yankees in May 2024.
- Torrens earned significant playing time due to Francisco Alvarez’s injury in 2025, appearing in 92 games, the second-highest of his career, primarily serving as a backup catcher in previous seasons.
- Despite a modest offensive profile, Torrens is highly regarded for his defensive skills, having been a finalist for the NL Gold Glove in 2025 and excelling in pitch framing and throwing out baserunners.
- The contract adds to the Mets’ luxury tax burden, as the team faces a 110% tax penalty on new spending due to consecutive years exceeding the highest tax threshold, resulting in a $12.65 million tax cost on Torrens’ deal.
