NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo went first. Then it was Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso on back-to-back days at baseball's winter meetings. Three fan favorites headed out the door in 2 1/2 weeks — a powerful gut punch to angry New York Mets fans wondering what on earth the front office is thinking.

After spending their Winter Meetings watching Pete Alonso go to Baltimore and Edwin Díaz head to Los Angeles, without bringing in any Major League players of their own, the Mets must soon answer the question on everyone’s mind: What exactly is the plan here?

A full NY Mets Rule 5 recap covering the three players lost, the three added, and what each move means after a quiet major league phase and an active minor league shuffle.

The New York Mets owner sent a message to fans who were disappointed after three long-time stars joined new teams.

The Mets are looking to reunite with veteran reliever as they work to rebuild their bullpen after losing Edwin Diaz and other core relievers.

After six seasons in New York, Díaz agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal with the back-to-back defending champions.

One of the hottest New York Mets rumors to come out after the MLB Winter Meetings is the team’s interest in Willson Contreras. Don’t be fooled. This ex-catcher