Meet the Mets
Clay Holmes threw live batting practice yesterday, and new Mets Marcus Semien and Bo Bichette were impressed by his breaking stuff.
John Harper posited Carson Benge as the Nolan McLean of the 2026 Mets, as he sees him coming up and adapting quickly to become an impact player.
The Mets plan to ease Luis Robert Jr. into spring training in an attempt to prioritize his health over the long season ahead.
Load management this early reveals the Mets’ plan to try to keep him as healthy as possible.
In addition to Robert, the Mets are taking things slow with Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, and Jorge Polanco.
Around the National League East
Dominic Smith has signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.
Around Major League Baseball
MLBPA executive director Tony Clark has resigned from the organization. It was revealed that the reason behind Clark’s resignation was an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who had been hired by the union in 2023.
The representatives in the Players Association met yesterday after the shocking Clark news, but they reiterated that the union is strong despite this.
In yesterday’s meeting, they didn’t vote on a new leader for the union, though an internal option has already emerged.
The union will hopefully vote today, as they are expected to have another meeting.
Twins starter Pablo López has a significant tear in his UCL and will likely need Tommy John surgery.
Pete Alonso has found a team and city that loves him in Baltimore.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Vasilis Drimalitis took a look at Anderson Severino and his attempt to make it back to the big leagues by way of the Mets’ bullpen.
This Date in Mets History
Several former Mets are celebrating birthdays today, including Shawn Estes and John Valentin.