Reed Garrett navigating a different type of Mets spring training
Port St. Lucy – What's the difference in a year for Reed Garrett? In training last spring, he had to compete for a spot in the Metz bullpen. He pitched only 44¹/₃ innings and owned a career 7.11 ERA for three seasons in MLB. He was designated for assignment by the Orioles and then signed […]
A.J. Minter’s Mets Opening Day return still possible after taking key step
Port St. Lucy – This was a big step for AJ Minter. The Mets' new left-handed reliever signed an opt-out and a two-year, $22 million contract after this season, facing batsman on Sunday since undergoing hip surgery in August. It came during a batting practice session at Clover Park when the Mets traveled to Fort […]
Mets’ David Peterson has secure rotation spot for first time at spring training
Port St. Lucy – David Peterson's spring training was unique this year. For the first time, he has established himself as a mainstay and knows he is a rock for the Mets' rotation spot. “Obviously, it definitely feels a little different just where I am,” Peterson posted Saturday. “We can emphasize what we need to […]
Kodai Senga’s first Mets spring outing will be in two locations
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Mets and Kodaisenga have made a compromise. Senga had already wanted to see the action of Grapefruitreug. The Mets were hesitant with pitchers who fought last season injuries that began with spring capsule tensions on their shoulders and so far limited to bullpen sessions and live batting practices. Therefore, both […]
Mets’ Blade Tidwell shows off electric stuff in immaculate inning
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Blade Tidwell has glimpsed the Rays lineup and recognized many names. This was a typical major league batting order. Leadoff hitter Yandi Diaz was the Albatting champion in 2023. The second in batting is Brandon Lowe, who has 39 Homer seasons in his name. Junior Kaminero was absent, but Christopher Morell, […]
Juan Soto adds another homer to Mets spring training start
Port St. Lucy – The sound of the ball coming out of Juan Soto's bat was so pure that it could get. The $765 million superstar crushed his second home run this spring during the Mets' Grapefruitreeg game against the Nationals on Friday. This was a two-run explosion into the left field on left ogasawara […]
Clay Holmes making transition to Mets starting role look seamless
Port St. Lucy – Through two outings, Clay Holmes' starter-to-starter transition was almost perfect. He pitched three innings in a Mets' 5-0 Grapefruitreeg victory over the Astros on Thursday, giving up one hit with two strikeouts and one walk. He increased his workload and threw 42 pitches, but threw 34 pitches in the first start. […]
How Mets are approaching their rotational woes as injuries mount
I don't know if that's a confidence thing, but like Coolhead baseball president David Stearns, excellent pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and the proud pitching lab, the Mets put together a rotation that is better and more likely to exist last year despite disastrous predictions. Again, they act with confidence, speak positively, and see what we […]
Mets’ Paul Blackburn aces first spring start since scary injury in ‘huge day’
Port St. Lucy – Paul Blackburn's return was easy after a complicated and horrifying injury. He lost to the Mets' 4-1 Grapefruitreeg Marlins on Wednesday, pitching a clean 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout and two groundouts. His first outing marked after suffering from a cerebrospinal fluid leak late last season and undergoing surgery. There, in […]
Mets’ A.J. Minter slightly ahead of schedule in slow return from hip surgery
Port St. Lucy – AJ Minter has taken a conservative approach with his accumulation this spring, but has not lost faith in the possibility of creating a first-day roster. Arriving on a two-year contract worth $22 million, the left-handed reliever continues to throw bullpen sessions at camp, but remains behind most other pitchers as someone […]