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Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports that Jacob deGrom has felt some tightness in his left side recently. Given the cold weather and how early it is in camp, the training staff is holding him back a day or two. It’s a tough start to camp for the Rangers’ new ace, whose career has been slowed by injuries as of late.
Now, it is time for the morning briefing.
Latest Mets News
Tim Healey of Newsday reports that the Mets are bringing outfielder Khalil Lee to major league spring training. Lee is being investigated by MLB for allegedly assaulting a former girlfriend. The Mets designated him for assignment recently, but he cleared waivers and remains with the organization.
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Anthony DiComo of MLB.com notes that the Mets were among teams in attendance Wednesday for Zack Britton‘s workout. Britton is familiar with Buck Showalter from their mutual time in Baltimore. The MMO News Desk has more on this story.
Jennifer Williams of FOX asked Yankees legendary closer Mariano Rivera his reaction to people comparing Mets closer Edwin Diaz’s entrance song “Narco” to his “Enter Sandman.” Rivera responded by saying: “There’s no comparison. The song was there for 17 years and many championships. So it’s no comparison.”
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Chris Cotillo of Mass Live reports that Trevor Story says the best case scenario is a second half return. The worst case is he doesn’t play this season. But he’s feeling good and expects to be back in 2023. Story underwent right elbow surgery in January after having his 2022 season cut short due to injuries (94 games).
Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports that Diamond Sports Group, the operators of Ballys Sports and owners of full broadcast rights to 14 MLB teams, will enter a 30-day grace period to determine its future as it misses an interest payment due today. This indicates that the company is close to declaring bankruptcy.
Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports that Frankie Montas is continuing to undergo testing on his right shoulder injury. Surgery is a possibility, according to pitching coach Matt Blake, who said that Montas is going through the process with doctors. If Montas needs surgery, it would not necessarily be season-ending, per pitching coach Matt Blake.
Evan Woodberry of MLive Media Group reports that Tigers right-handed pitcher Casey Mize had a previously undisclosed back surgery last year, which has slightly delayed his throwing program.
Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group reports that Mike Trout says he will work to convince Shohei Ohtani to remain with Angels. Ohtani becomes a free agent after this season.
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Patrick Glynn writes that Max Scherzer wants to pitch 200 innings in 2023.
Ross Bentley has photos from spring training as players have now arrived in Port St. Lucie.
On This Date in Mets History
2012: Gary Carter passed away at the age of 57 due to brain cancer. Carter was integral to the 1986 Mets’ World Series run and he was selected for eleven All-Star games during his career.
Birthdays: Tommy Milone (36), Bill Pecota (63)
