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One of the league’s most dominant closers is nearing his return.
After throwing a perfect inning in a minor league intrasquad scrimmage, Edwin Díaz said he could appear in a Grapefruit League scrimmage game next week, according to Tim Healey of Newsday.
Díaz was pleased with the minor league intrasquad scrimmage, Healey said on X. His fastball sat between 96-98 miles per hour, an improvement from the previous week, and concluded with a strikeout of top prospect Jett Williams.
Healey said the next step for Díaz is another appearance against minor leaguers later this week, before a game with the big league team the following week.
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Jeff McNeil is feeling “a lot better,” said Mets manager Carlos Mendoza.
Joey Lucchesi will make his spring debut Wednesday, per Michael Mayer.
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Ronald Acuña Jr.’s knee irritation was confirmed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the Atlanta Braves announced.
Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander will begin the season on the IL, manager Joe Espada said.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito could miss the 2024 season, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.
Miami Marlins pitcher Braxton Garrett is unlikely to start the season in the rotation, manager Skip Schumaker told the media.
The Oakland A’s unveiled the design for their Las Vegas ballpark project.
MLB The Show announced a new game mode where players can create and play as a female player.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have told Paul Skenes he will start the season in the minor leagues, general manager Ben Cherington said to the media.
The Padres signed infielder Brad Miller to a minor league contract, per AJ Casswell of mlb.com.
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On This Date in Mets History
1961: The New York Metropolitan Baseball Club Inc., received a certificate of membership from the National League. Owner Joan Payson later decided the name “Mets” was best for the team.
