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Will Sammon of The Athletic posted an article Friday night detailing Edwin Díaz‘s optimism about a potential 2023 return. Mets team physician Dr. James Carr and the team’s medical director Dr. David Altchek were in Miami and were able to take care of and diagnose Díaz quickly following his freak injury at the end of Team Puerto Rico’s victory over the Dominican Republic. Because of this, they were able to limit the amount of scarring that would have likely added on to the time needed to recover. Missing the 2023 season is still the likeliest outcome for Díaz, but he is in great spirits and isn’t giving up on a 2023 return just yet.
WBC Scores
Puerto Rico 4, Mexico 5
- Francisco Lindor: 2-for-5
- Javier Báez: 3-for-4 with a two-run home run
- Marcus Stroman: 4 1/3 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO
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Brandon Nimmo left Friday’s spring training game early after he awkwardly slid into second base. The Mets tweeted during the game that he left with right ankle soreness and will undergo imaging on Saturday. Buck Showalter later said that Nimmo feels “pretty good.”
MMO’s own Michael Mayer reported that the Mets have claimed right-handed reliever Dennis Santana off waivers from the Twins. With the Rangers last year, he posted a 3-8 record with a 5.22 ERA in 58 2/3 innings, though his xERA of 3.89 and his FIP of 3.35 suggest that he pitched better than his ERA.
The Mets also signed pitcher Bubby Rossman to a minor league deal. Rossman recently pitched for Team Israel in the WBC.
Juan Toribio of MLB.com spoke to Eduardo Escobar about Team Venezuela’s undefeated run through pool play in the World Baseball Classic.
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Per MLB figures, the total number of people who attended pool play games of the World Baseball Classic was 1,010,999. That makes it the best-attended round in tournament history and double the previous high of 510,056 from six years ago.
Bruce Bochy told the media that Jacob deGrom will make his Cactus League debut with the Rangers on Sunday against the Mariners.
Jon Greenberg of The Athletic spoke to Theo Epstein about the new rules in baseball, among other topics.
Baseball America listed 25 players that are standing out to scouts in spring training.
Olivia Pichardo made history on Friday as the first woman to play in an NCAA Division I baseball game.
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Rivka Boord detailed the significance of losing Edwin Díaz for the season.
Jack Markowski took a look at potential trade options for the bullpen in the aftermath of the Díaz injury.
Michael Mayer wrote about Brett Baty‘s defensive preparation and how that has translated to an impressive spring training from a defensive standpoint.
On This Date in Mets History
2000: The Mets traded a 43-year-old Jesse Orosco to the Cardinals for Joe McEwing. McEwing would spend five years from 2000-2004 with the Mets.
