Mets manager Luis Rojas told the media on Monday afternoon that Dominic Smith and Carlos Carrasco are among four players that have yet to report to Port St. Lucie. Monday is the first day of full squad workouts following pitchers and catchers last week.
Rojas noted that the issues weren’t injury-related, wouldn’t name the other two players, and said he expected all four to join the team later this week.
Without the universal DH currently in play, Smith is liking to see a bulk of his time in left field for the Mets in 2021.
Carrasco, acquired by the Mets from the Indians this offseason in the trade that also netted them superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor, will likely be the Mets No. 2 or No. 3 starter.
