Mets reliever Michael Tonkin trucks through scoreless outing
Notable items from Monday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: tonkin tough Michael Tonkin, competing for a spot in the Mets’ bullpen, pitched 1 1/3 innings with no runs and three strikeouts in a 1-0 exhibition loss to the Marlins in Port St. Lucie. Tonkin, who allowed one hit and one walk, has not allowed an earned […]
‘Old-school’ Adrian Houser’s tweaks could be a Mets gamechanger
PORT STREET LUCIE — This usually doesn’t happen for Adrian Hauser. Despite recording a high number of strikeouts in MLB games over the past few seasons, Hauser has consistently deviated from that trend. He calls himself an “old-school pitcher.” Getting off to a successful start with a grounder, Hauser embraced his style rather than veering […]
Mets keeping Brandon Nimmo in leadoff spot — ‘for now’
JUPITER, Fla. — Brandon Nimmo appears to have secured the Mets’ leadoff spot for now, but that doesn’t mean team officials aren’t at least considering the idea of moving him. Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged Saturday that he had “informal” discussions with Nimmo early in camp about potentially moving the veteran outfielder down the batting order, […]
Mets’ Sean Manaea thrives in spring start after big haircut
JUPITER, Fla. — After a huge haircut, Sean Manaea did much better Saturday than he did in his Grapefruit League debut with the Mets. Mr. Manaea, who had grown his thick hair over the past four years until it fell below his shoulders and stood out on the outside, unveiled the clean cut to an […]
Carlos Correa has no regrets over nixed megadeals with Mets, Giants
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A record $865 million in contract agreed to over the winter (including $665 million in a contract canceled due to a 10-year-old ankle injury), with the 2023 season ruled out. After plantar fasciitis in his side foot diminished the extraordinary talent, however, it didn’t prevent him from making an enjoyable playoff […]
DJ Stewart looking to find way into Mets’ outfield mix
JUPITER, Fla. — DJ Stewart has held this role before. He said the Mets have outfield depth, that they’ve signed some players and gotten others back, and that his placement in the ongoing competition or overall roster position will continue into March. We understand things are still in flux with spring training. That’s almost exactly […]
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez adds to anti-stealing arsenal
JUPITER, Fla. — A day after doing both, Francisco Alvarez beams when asked which one he prefers. The Mets catcher said he enjoys throwing to opponents more than hitting home runs. This season, Alvarez aims to have more fun than he did a year ago. In a breakout rookie season, Alvarez made an impression almost […]
Mets ‘have to be more conscious of’ obstruction rule
JUPITER, Fla. — In any other season, it would have been the right play. That’s good too. Joey Wendle held down the Nationals’ Ildemaro Vargas at second base Thursday, preventing a pickoff attempt from bouncing into the outfield and stopping Vargas from advancing on base in the second inning. Instead, Wendle was cited for obstruction, […]
Luis Severino tosses another scoreless outing for Mets
JUPITER, Fla. — Luis Severino can’t declare his return until the start of the regular season, when his spring performance is of little value. But it’s not totally worthless. After a grueling 2023 spring training with the Yankees spilled over into a grueling 2023 regular season, the Mets’ starters are at least looking to start […]
What Mets see in their deep minors that gives them hope
PORT STREET SEA — On Thursday, the Mets announced their roster for next week’s spring breakout game. There, some of the most promising players play in matches that amount to showcases. Their three most highly rated minor leaguers in the world, Jett Williams, Luisangel Acuña and Drew Gilbert, will rightfully be in the spotlight. However, […]