New York Mets lock in Kai Correa as bench coach for 2026 and promote Jeff Albert to director of Major League hitting, signaling a rapid, data-driven rebuild under David Stearns. Correa brings elite defensive analytics and infield teaching; Albert translates minor league scouting into big-league hitting prep. The hires came with zero leaks, underscoring Stearns’s preference for stealth and speed. Gold Glove finalists Torrens and Peterson highlight Mets defensive emphasis, while Soto and Lindor show mixed defensive marks. Rookie Tong and catcher Alvarez add intriguing winter notes as the organization presses ahead.