Good Morning Mets Fans ! The Metropolitans wrapped up their last weekend of spring training with an 8-4 win over the rival, Washington Nationals.
Tim Peterson took the ball for the team and worked two scoreless innings as he continues to make a push for the final spot in the team’s bullpen to start the 2019 regular season. Jeff McNeil plated four RBI on the day while Robinson Cano and Michael Conforto collected two hits each on the offensive side. Juan Lagares also homered in Sunday’s contest.
The Metropolitans play their final game of the spring this afternoon, as they take on the Baltimore Orioles. Zack Wheeler is scheduled to take the mound for New York and will be opposed by Dylan Bundy. Today’s game is scheduled to begin at 1:05 PM ET.
Latest Mets News
Mets General Manager, Brodie Van Wagenen confirmed that Pete Alonso has “put himself in a great position,” and has done all he could do to make the team’s opening day roster. At this point it would seemingly be a surprise if the highly touted prospected does not break camp with the team.
Although reliever, Tim Peterson has been reassigned to minor league came it is thought that he is still very much in the mix for a bullpen spot.
Zack Wheeler has laid down the gauntlet when it comes to the starting rotation’s hitting statistics this season, advising that he will be the team’s best hitting pitcher in 2019.
Jon Heyman reports that Ruben Tejada will make $750,000 this season if he reaches the majors and has no opt-outs in his contract.
Latest MLB News
Former Met, Lee Mazzilli was hit in the head during batting practice at Yankees camp on Wednesday and had to spend two nights in the hospital prior to being released.
Erik Kratz was dealt to San Francisco in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, who sent CJ Hinojosa to the Giants in the deal.
Jessica Kleinschmidt of NBC Sports takes a look at the impact Kratz has on the team’s he has found himself on.
The Cleveland Indians signed infielder Brad Miller to a contract over the weekend.
The Toronto Blue Jays took Daniel Hudson off the open market as well over the weekend.
Tim Collins was released by the Minnesota Twins last week but did not last long as a free agent as he was scooped up by the Chicago Cubs.
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed reliever Justin Grimm.
The Arizona Diamondbacks returned Rule-5 pick, Nick Green back to the Yankees after not making their roster.
The Boston Red Sox have placed catcher, Sandy Leon on waivers after deciding to break camp with just two catchers.
Latest NL East News
Philadelphia Phillies fans are reportedly planning a takeover of Nationals park for Bryce Harper‘s return to the stadium.
The Washington Nationals announced that Jeremy Hellickson will begin the season in the team’s bullpen to start 2019.
Atlanta Braves fans are giving rave reviews in the AJC to the team’s new spring training home as it officially opened on Sunday.
Miami Marlins rotation main stay, Wei-Yin Chen will open the season the team’s bullpen.
Latest on MMO
Rob Piersall writes on the Mets seemingly keeping their word as the roster has taken shape with opening day just days away.
Tim Ryder looks at the scrappiness that both Luis Guillorme and J.D. Davis would bring to the Mets’ bench.
This Day in Mets History
On this date in 1999, the New York Mets signed Orel Hershiser.
Birthdays: Tom Glavine (53), Lee Mazzilli (64).
