Notable items from Saturday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game:
No way, Jose
Jose Quintana made his final start of the exhibition season, allowing five earned runs on three hits and four walks in three innings in the Mets’ 13-5 loss to the Astros.
The left-hander, whose next appearance is scheduled for Thursday’s season opener, finished the Grapefruit League with a 6.19 ERA.
Things are going well
Mark Vientos went 2-for-1 with a single, hit a team-leading five home runs this spring, and raised his OPS to .795.
Vientos faces uncertainty over his status following the arrival of JD Martinez.
It caught my eye
Jeff McNeil started 0-for-7 after his first game of the spring was postponed until last Tuesday due to bicep discomfort early in camp.
Sunday schedule
Luis Severino will play against the Nationals in Port St. Lucie, and Tyler Megill will play against the Marlins in Jupiter, Florida.
