Clay Holmes caps Mets spring by clearing critical hurdle
Port St. Lucy – Clay Holmes went to the mound for the sixth inning on Friday to conquer mental fatigue. The right-hander, a former savior who reached the starter for the Mets this spring, felt the full brunt of his new role, even if his arm showed no signs of obsession. “Physically, I was in […]
Mets’ rotation finally taking shape after telling decisions
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The remaining Mets start rotation alignment behind Starter Clay Holmes on Opening Day is in shape. Manager Carlos Mendoza has not officially announced the rotation, but on Thursday he showed David Peterson and Kodai Senga remained at Port St. Lucie, giving an additional start on the minor league side when […]
Hayden Senger staying patient as he awaits his Mets fate
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Haydensenger has been reaching this consideration in the major leagues after spending seven years with the Mets organization, so he doesn't think he'll wait a few more days to learn big things about his fate. The 27-year-old stayed in the mix for his team's backup catcher job after Francisco Alvarez […]
Christian Scott undaunted by Mets pitching scene that awaits him after Tommy John rehab
Port St. Lucy – Christian Scott is just as visible as anyone in the Mets clubhouse this spring, but it's like a miracle. Six months after Tommy John's rehabilitation after surgery, the right-hander began throwing every other day from last week. His season will consist of a spring training complex and further rehabilitation in New […]
Mets stars’ coveted sixth skill can give them a season-long advantage
West Palm Beach – part of the debate over whether Lusagelacña should make an opening day roster — at least outside the Mets wall — is that he is offering a backup shortstop. This should be as relevant as whether he was a good singer or not. Francisco Lindor may not be Cal Ripken Jr., […]
Eric Chavez raves about all ways Juan Soto is helping Mets
Port St. Lucy – Eric Chavez has been a fan of great batsman for a long time. From his own play day he tried to emulate Ken Griffey Jr. and Barry Bond. More recently, his eyes were drawn to another left-handed swinger, Juan Soto. And earlier this spring, seeing Soto's pre-workout routine gave him a […]
For the Mets, only one series against the Dodgers matters
The sight of the Dodgers opening their MLB season with the Cubs on Tuesday morning was difficult, and there was no Freddie Freeman. They didn't even have Mookie Betts. Shohei Ohtani hasn't pitched in the game since 2023. But they were there, using two hits and two runs from Ohatani, five shutout innings from Yoshinobu […]
Mets’ Pete Alonso pulling for former teammate Dom Smith in Yankees roster battle
Port St. Lucy – It's been a while since Dom Smith and Pete Alonso, who have hit the league since leaving the Mets in 2022, have played. But now, Smith is about to win a roster with the Crosstown Yankees, with some coming out indefinitely with Giancarlo Stanton injured both elbows, so Smith could be […]
Battle for Mets rotation’s final two spots could have a bullpen wrinkle
JUPITER, Fla. — Paul Blackburn and Griffin Canning took shots to secure a spot in the Mets' first day rotation, as they began Monday, the day after Tyler Megill pitched five inconsistent innings. Shawn Mania leaves most of April due to an oblique injury and Frankie Montas is sidelined with a tense rat, so the […]
Brandon Nimmo makes spring outfield debut in ‘optimistic’ Mets sign
Port St. Lucy – Brandon Nemo didn't get the chance to test his right knee, but he was pleased to stand up to a familiar post on Monday. The outfielder first began this spring on the left field after dealing with pain in his right knee, which reduced his activity in Grapefruitrigue. Nemo previously served […]