MLB en bref : Ronald Acuna Jr. à la Classique mondiale | Austin Barnes chez les Mets

Ronald Acuña Jr. will play for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic! pic.twitter.com/SJ6KpNsmPM

— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) January 29, 2026

Jonah Tong has confirmed that he will not play for Canada in the World Baseball Classic.

He wanted to play, but understandable decision for the young righty who debuted last summer with Mets and has a good opportunity in camp this spring.

— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) January 29, 2026

The Mets have announced that they have signed catcher Austin Barnes to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.

Barnes spent 11 seasons with the Dodgers from 2015-2025. pic.twitter.com/RLDEwPHYk7

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) January 29, 2026

There’s no doubt Peralta can get more if he’s willing to go to free agency at the end of the season but there’s always risk in waiting , especially with a lot of talk of a work stoppage. Some other factors: Skubal f/a, Mets P dev success … https://t.co/2RmcjmRAEH

— Jim Duquette (@JimDuquetteGM) January 29, 2026

ICYMI: @SNSAlli & I had the chance to chat with #BlueJays 2B/OF Davis Schneider today.

Discussed last year's #WorldSeries run, Bo Bichette's departure, and the team's outlook for 2026! https://t.co/skEwum9cwZ

— Daniele Franceschi (@Daniele_Media) January 28, 2026

How is Team USA shaping up for the World Baseball Classic? Q&A with manager Mark DeRosa. https://t.co/bcroQnBac4

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 29, 2026