Wednesday, February 26, 2025 • 1:10 PM
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium • Jupiter, FL
RHP Paul Blackburn (0-0, -.–) vs. RHP Max Meyer (0-0, -.–)
MLB Gameday Audio (940 AM – Marlins Radio)

The Mets look to get back in the win column today as they take on the Marlins in Jupiter. Since winning their first game of spring, the Mets tied once and have lost three games.

There were plenty of reasons for Mets fans to be happy with yesterday’s game despite the score. The Mets had 11 hits in the game, including a massive day for Brett Baty, who went 2-for-3 at the plate with his first home run this spring. So far, Baty is 5-for-8 with two extra-base hits over three games. Has something clicked?

The Mets bats today will look to continue racking up their hits against Max Meyer this afternoon. The Marlins are hoping that Meyer can take the next step forward in 2025 after a season where he made 11 starts with a 5.90 FIP, 80 ERA+ and a 9.8 H/9. There were stretches, especially early in 2024, when Meyer looked close to putting everything together. It’s also been reported that Meyer has added a sweeper to his arsenal this spring. Maybe we’ll see it today!

Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized

Mets Lineup

  1. Francisco Lindor – SS
  2. Juan Soto – RF
  3. Pete Alonso – 1B
  4. Mark Vientos – 3B
  5. Jeff McNeil – 2B
  6. Luis Torrens – C
  7. Rafael Ortega – LF
  8. José Azocar – CF
  9. Chris Williams – DH

Opposing Lineup

  1. Kyle Stowers – CF
  2. Connor Norby – 3B
  3. Jesús Sánchez – DH
  4. Jonah Bride – 1B
  5. Liam Hicks – C
  6. Dane Myers – RF
  7. Albert Almora Jr. – LF
  8. Javier Sanoja – 2B
  9. Max Acosta – SS

Game Notes

Carlos Mendoza said that Dedniel Núñez won’t pitch in a game any time soon, but the goal is still to have him ready for Opening Day.

Francisco Alvarez hit a home run off Kodai Senga in live BP today.

Starling Marte will start taking live BP in early March.

Three Things To Watch For

  1. Paul Blackburn’s Spring Debut. With injuries to Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas already this spring, Paul Blackburn’s development becomes even more critical. Coming into the season, he was competing for the sixth rotation spot but now has a significant chance to break camp in the rotation. Blackburn was acquired by the Mets at the 2024 trade deadline and made five starts before injuries derailed his season. His numbers as a Met (5.18 ERA, 4.69 FIP, 77 ERA+) don’t tell the full story. He allowed three earned runs over 18 innings in three of his starts while striking out 16 batters and scattering 15 hits. He allowed 11 earned runs from 16 hits in his other two starts.
  2. Anthony Gose is scheduled to pitch! If you’ve been around the Mets for a while, you’ll recall Anthony Gose as the outfield prospect the Mets could have built a package around in the R.A. Dickey trade back in 2012. In 2021, Gose converted from an outfielder to a pitcher and is coming from a solid minor league season with a 3.22 ERA and 1.366 WHIP over 44 2/3 innings.
  3. Hitting Bombs. The Mets have played in five games this spring and have already hit six home runs. There are five teams who have seven home runs. No one on the Mets has more than one homer this spring. Power hitters like Juan Soto and Jose Siri have already have their first bomb this spring – will anyone else join them today?

Let’s go Mets!