Morning Briefing: Beltrán, Alfonzo, Strawberry Mentoring Mets

Good morning, Mets fans!

In his media availability on Wednesday, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that the team will be having certain guest instructors during spring training. The three that he mentioned are Mets legends Carlos Beltrán, Edgardo Alfonzo and Darryl Strawberry. Mendoza said that the three former big league All-Stars will have lockers and uniforms available to them just like the rest of the coaching staff.

Carlos Beltrán. USA Today

The new Mets manager mentioned how he is excited to have guys like them around as they can share experiences with the younger players. Having veterans who have “been around the block” could be especially beneficial for the Mets as they continue to embrace their latest youth movement.

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told the media that Kodai Senga did not work out on Wednesday as he has been dealing with arm fatigue. On SNY‘s Hot Stove, the Mets manager said, “Early reports, seems like we’re not too concerned.” Click here for the full story.

Mendoza also mentioned how he and the Mets coaching and training staff have been conscious of telling Edwin Díaz to pull it back a bit after being out for almost a full year, per Pat Ragazzo of SI.com.

Tylor Megill, José Butto, and Max Kranick are expected to pitch the first three games for the Mets in the Grapefruit League, per Mike Puma of the NY Post. Click here for more on the report!

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