Trending Now - Mets Reward Luis Torrens With Two-year Extension on Birthday

WHO:

MLB.com - Luis Torrens, catcher for the Mets

NY Post - Luis Torrens, 30 years old

MLB Trade Rumors - Torrens represented by Octagon

WHAT:

MLB.com - The Mets agreed to a two-year contract extension with Luis Torrens worth $11.5 million.

NY Post - The contract extension is structured as $5.75 million for each year.

MLB Trade Rumors - The deal includes an upfront payment of $2 million and bonuses available.

MLB.com - Torrens has a caught stealing rate of 47 percent since the start of the 2024 season, leading all catchers with at least 250 innings.

MLB.com - Torrens was a Gold Glove finalist in 2025 despite appearing in only 86 games as a catcher.

MLB Trade Rumors - Torrens has hit .225/.281/.347 with eight home runs over 152 games with the Mets.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The Mets are based in Queens, New York.

MLB.com - Torrens was acquired from the Yankees in a cash transaction.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The contract extension was announced on Torrens' 30th birthday.

MLB Trade Rumors - The new deal will keep Torrens with the Mets through the 2028 season.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Mets rewarded Torrens for his performance as one of the best backup catchers in baseball.

HOW:

MLB.com - Torrens' performance included a fast average pop time to second base of 1.87 seconds last season and a leading 1.86 seconds this year in five attempts.

(UPDATED May 2, 2026 19:17 UTC)

The Mets have signed catcher Luis Torrens to a two-year contract extension worth $11.5 million, which will keep him with the team through the 2028 season. This deal, announced on Torrens' 30th birthday, includes an upfront payment of $2 million and performance bonuses, rewarding him for his impressive caught stealing rate of 47 percent since the start of the 2024 season. Torrens, who was a Gold Glove finalist in 2025 despite playing in only 86 games, has contributed to the Mets with a batting line of .225/.281/.347 and eight home runs over 152 games.