The New York Mets made a strong push to sign All-Star outfielder Teoscar Hernández before he ultimately chose to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to Tim Healey of Newsday, the Mets offered Hernández a two-year contract earlier this week in their efforts to bolster the lineup around Juan Soto.

The New York Mets have had one of the best offseasons in Major League Baseball. They added Juan Soto and are trying to build around him now. Teoscar Hernández reportedly turned down their offer so they'll have to try for a different outfielder.

The Mets are still hustling in the market, though it's likely nothing like the frenzy at the start of winter. They might have fallen behind for a moment.

The Yankees and Mets' interest in Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki has reportedly attracted two more MLB suitors.

The world champion Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly are among the Major League Baseball teams to have met with Japanese star Roki Sasaki. News of the meeting between the former Chiba Lotte Marines right-hander -- posted to MLB teams by the club earlier this month at baseball's winter meetings -- was reported by The Orange County Register on Saturday.