Mets Break Ground on New Minor League Complex

The $55 million facility will provide top-of-the-line amenities for the team's top prospects.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The New York Mets have broken ground on a new 55,000 square-foot minor league complex in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The $55 million facility will feature state-of-the-art resources for the team's top prospects, including a 7,000 square-foot weight room, hydrotherapy area, dining room, and more. The project is fully funded by Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen and is part of the team's commitment to investing in player development at all levels.

Why it matters

The new complex underscores the Mets' focus on building from within and establishing themselves as a premier player development organization in MLB. With several top prospects in major league camp this spring, the team hopes the upgraded facilities will help nurture the next generation of Mets stars.

The details

The current minor league clubhouse has lacked the amenities and resources of the major league facility. The new complex will include a 7,000 square-foot weight room, 1,500 square-foot cardio area, new locker room, training room with 12 treatment tables, hydrotherapy area, dining room, multipurpose room, covered batting cages, synthetic turf field, and dedicated recovery space.

  • The Mets broke ground on the new complex on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
  • The project is expected to be completed in early 2027.

The players

Steve Cohen

The principal owner of the New York Mets.

Alex Cohen

Co-owner of the New York Mets.

David Stearns

President of baseball operations for the New York Mets.

Carlos Mendoza

Manager of the New York Mets.

Howie Rose

Longtime radio play-by-play announcer for the New York Mets.

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What they’re saying

“This project reflects the commitment of Steve and Alex to investing in this organization at every level. This facility underscores our belief in building from within. This is a meaningful step in strengthening our system and ensuring our young players have the resources they need to develop and succeed for years to come.”

— David Stearns, President of baseball operations

“The first thing that we told them is, 'You're not too far away from the big leagues.' I think what separates guys at this level is their ability to move on when they face adversity — the mental toughness, the grind at this level. So I think it's just more like picking their brains, asking questions and being themselves.”

— Carlos Mendoza, Manager

What’s next

The new minor league complex is expected to be completed in early 2027, providing the Mets' top prospects with state-of-the-art facilities to aid in their development.

The takeaway

The Mets' investment in their minor league complex underscores the team's commitment to building a sustainable winner from within. By providing their top prospects with world-class resources, the Mets are positioning themselves to develop the next generation of talent and establish themselves as a premier player development organization in MLB.