Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Morning Briefing: Starling Marte Prefers to Play Field Rather Than DH

Good morning, Mets fans! Starling Marte told reporters that he and Carlos Mendoza haven’t yet discussed what his playing time will look like during the season. Marte said he prefers to stick in right field as opposed to having to take regular reps as the team’s designated hitter. “I want to be on the field all the time, that’s what I like,” Marte said. “Help...

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Morning Briefing: Jorge Soler to Sign with Giants

Good morning, Mets fans! Jorge Soler will reportedly sign a three-year deal the San Francisco Giants, according to the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser. There’s no word on the money attached to Soler yet, though Slusser says the “annual average value is likely to be in the $12-17 million range based on recent signings.” With Soler’s signing, J.D. Martinez...

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Morning Briefing: Mets’ Pitchers and Catchers Report Today

Good morning, Mets fans! Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs won their second straight Super Bowl, and now baseball season is upon us! The Mets’ pitchers and catchers report to Port St. Lucie today. Much of the roster has already reported to camp. The team’s full-squad workouts will open to the public on Tuesday. Latest Mets News The Mets have outrighted righty Austin Adams to...

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Morning Briefing: Brandon Nimmo Says Pete Alonso Wants to Stay with the Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! Brandon Nimmo told Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman on The Show that he thinks Pete Alonso “wants to and should stay a Met.” Nimmo also praised Alonso for being a positive influence in the team’s clubhouse and spoke about his own experience in free agency, when he chose the Mets over other suitors. Nimmo also mentioned that David Stearns approached him about...

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Morning Briefing: Kodai Senga to Arrive at Spring Training Camp Early

Good morning, Mets fans! Kodai Senga is expected to arrive in Port St. Lucie earlier than most of the Mets’ pitching staff, Mike Puma of the New York Post reported Sunday. Puma said it should be “today or tomorrow,” which would mean Senga will likely be there by the end of Monday. Senga spent the offseason back home in Japan, and his early arrival is to help him reacclimate to...

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