Mets’ Clay Holmes throws 77 pitches as he nears Opening Day start
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — In his first spring start since being selected as the Mets' opening day starter, Clay Holmes looked for a part in the 4¹/₃ innings on Saturday in a 4-1 defeat at Cactus Park in Palm Beach. For the first time in his new role, the right-hander said he managed to […]
Luisangel Acuña has ‘confidence’ he can make next step as he battles for Mets’ roster spot
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The cameo L'Sangelacna, made with the Mets last September, did not affect the views of the team's infielders. It also made a difference to Acuña. As he fought to win one of the final spots on the roster of the year's first day, Acuña said he's seen himself in a […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga healthy, upbeat after another solid spring outing
PORT STA LUCY — Kodai Senga worked on his mechanic on Friday night and tried to prepare himself to make his first turn in the Mets rotation after Clay Holmes was nominated as the first day starter earlier in the day. The famous Finicky Senga worked four innings against St. Louis on his latest Grapefruitreug […]
Starling Marte could see his Mets role grow if Brandon Nimmo misses time
Port St. Lucy – The Mets' new star right fielder was home again on Friday night. Three years ago, the role was from Sterling Marte, who signed a four-year, $78 million free agent contract and played out early in the contract before the injured person hit him. Now, after he appears to have left Queens […]
Mets’ Brandon Nimmo expects his knee soreness to linger
PORT STA LUCY – Brandonnimo's return to action on Thursday has been on good terms, but he is dealing with right knee pain in the near future and is still unsure when he will return to the Mets outfield. Nimmo will return to designated batting on Saturday, even if he admits that the pain remains […]
Clay Holmes to start Opening Day for Mets
Port St. Lucy – The Mets will resort to new additions of first-day pitching assignments. According to coach Carlos Mendoza, Clay Holmes will win the opening March 27th for Houston. The right-handed right-handed, who moved from a relief to a starter this spring, received a mission against Kodaisenga and David Peterson. Other possibilities for starting […]
Mets pursuit of Juan Soto began long before slugger’s historic free agency
Mets President David Stearns had predicted Juan Soto's signature long before the deal took place in December. Stearns revealed his plans early in “The Pursuit,” a two-part documentary released by the Mets organization detailing Soto's acquisition in free agency along with the team's turnaround during the 2024 season. The first part will be released on […]
Why Mets’ next prospect wave is providing newfound optimism
Port St. Lucy – Much of the optimism surrounding the Mets' farm system revolves around a few pitchers who may have the opportunity to support this season or the next team. But it's a prominent positional depth, as Andy Green, senior vice president of player development, evaluates the system compared to when he arrived at […]
Sean Manaea begins throwing again in Mets injury update
PORT ST. Lucy – The Mets got some good news with at least one rotation member as Sean Manair resumed the throwing program after MRI exams showed his oblique damage had been resolved. Carlos Mendoza said on Thursday that Mania began catching on Tuesday, saying she has no symptoms. However, there is no schedule to […]
Jeff McNeil to miss start of Mets’ season in sudden injury worry
PORT STA LUCY — The Mets took another hit in their starting lineup, with Jeff McNeal down at a tense diagonal, Carlos Mendoza said Thursday. The manager said McNeill will be closed for 7-10 days, adding that he believes he will miss out on 3-4 weeks. “It could take more time,” Mendoza said at Clover […]