Meet the Mets
The Mets played two last night, with the away squad defeating the Nationals 8-3 and the home team falling to the Marlins 1-0.
Kodai Senga had another stellar outing yesterday, and the Mets continue to hope they will be getting the best version of him in 2026.
Francisco Lindor continues to progress in his return by taking live BP yesterday.
A.J. Minter will provide a big boost to the Mets’ bullpen when he returns in May, and the lefty reliever is looking forward to his return.
Tyrone Taylor intends to
change his number imminently in light of the news that #15 will be retired for Carlos Beltrán.
The Mets have reportedly signed JT Benson, a speedy outfielder playing in independent ball over the past couple seasons.
Around the National League East
First base coach Antoan Richardson provided a massive boost to the Mets’ baserunning last year, and now he is looking to do the same thing for the Braves.
Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter has added a fourth pitch as he looks to make the transition to the major league rotation.
The Marlins’ roster inches closer to being finalized as opening day inches closer.
Mitchell Parker has been a consistent presence in the Nationals’ rotation over the past two years, but yesterday he was optioned along with two other pitchers.
Around Major League Baseball
One round of the World Baseball Classic semifinals is set, as Team USA advanced after beating Canada 5-3 while the Dominican Republic continued its dominance with a 10-0 mercy rule victory over South Korea.
Clayton Kershaw has been removed from the USA roster ahead of the semifinals, with Jeff Hoffman taking his spot.
The Brewers will be without Quinn Priester for at least the first month of the season as the young righty pitcher deals with a nerve issue.
José Berríos is experiencing some elbow inflammation and will be visiting a specialist to address the issue.
Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno was removed from the lineup yesterday due to a forearm issue and will go for testing.
The Mariners continue to anticipate the returns of Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh in light of their infamous encounter at the World Baseball Classic.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan has offered his season preview for all 30 MLB teams.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discussed the latest happenings with Mets camp and the World Baseball Classic in the latest episode of Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series.
The aforementioned dynamic duo also provided yesterday’s sampling of season previews, with Chris looking at Luis Torrens and Brian examining Mark Vientos.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets named former Yankees GM George Weiss as its first team president on this date in 1961.
