The New York Mets rewarded Luis Torrens with a two-year, $11.5-million contract extension Saturday on his 30th birthday, locking up one of baseball’s best backup catchers through the 2028 season. “It’s special, honestly,” Torrens, speaking through an interpreter, said before Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. Ever since I got here to the Mets, everyone has treated me great.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The New York Mets gave Luis Torrens a birthday gift to celebrate turning 30 on Saturday, awarding him a two-year contract extension worth $11.5 million, a source confirmed to the New York Daily News. The backstop, who was set to become a free agent after the World Series, will receive $2 million up front. Torrens came to the Mets in 2024 in the trade with the Yankees on a ...

The New York Mets Know Luis Torrens is more than a backup catcher, and the extension they gave him reflects that.

The Mets have their catcher situation locked in for the next two seasons after this one.

The Mets and catcher Luis Torrens reportedly agreed to a contract extension ahead of Saturday's game against the Angels.

The 30-year-old is set to receive $11.5 million ($5.75 million each year) as part of the new deal, with $2 million up front.

The Mets and catcher Luis Torrens have reportedly agreed to a two-year contract extension, keeping him in Queens through the 2028 season.

The Mets are locking up one of their own for a few more years.

With Juan Soto and Brett Baty, the Mets had to turn to two unlikely heroes to earn a win against the Giants on Sunday.