Morning Briefing: Kodai Senga To Make MLB Debut Today

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Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets (2-1) and Marlins (1-2) wrap up their series this afternoon at 1:40 p.m. Kodai Senga will get the ball for the Mets in his big league debut against Trevor Rogers for the Miami Marlins.

Of notable Mets news, Triple-A Syracuse had a huge afternoon on Saturday. Brett Baty homered twice and Mark Vientos and Francisco Álvarez both hit home runs as well in a big afternoon for the Syracuse Mets.

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According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Mets outfielder Tim Locastro is expected to start on Sunday in place of Brandon Nimmo, who Buck Showalter said will receive a planned day off.

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Per Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase, according to sources, infielder Cesar Hernandez is in agreement with the Seattle Mariners on a minor league deal.

According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Jake Cronenworth received $80 million on his seven-year extension with the San Diego Padres.

Per Jon Heyman of MLB Network as well, Jeff Hoffman is headed to the Phillies’ Triple-A team.

According to Andrew Golden of The Washington Post, a source confirmed that the Washington Nationals have signed catcher Kevin Plawecki to a minor league deal.

The New York Yankees announced on Saturday that they signed right-handed pitcher Colton Brewer to a major league contract and added him to the active roster. They designated outfielder Estevan Florial for assignment.

New York Yankees rookie Anthony Volpe hit his first major league hit on Saturday at Yankee Stadium against the San Francisco Giants. In his second game he collected his first big league hit.

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Mathias Altman-Kurosaki recaps David Peterson’s five-inning battle in Mets’ Friday night loss to the Marlins.

John Sheridan recaps Triple-A Syracuse’s Friday night 11-2 loss to the Worcestor Red Sox that included a big night from Francisco Álvarez.

Andrew Steele-Davis recaps Starling Marte’s Friday night performance and his start to the season now that he’s back and healthy.

John Sheridan breaks down the Brooklyn Cyclones’ preliminary 2023 Opening Day roster.

Alexis Farinacci takes a look at the 2023 preliminary St. Lucie Mets’ Opening Day roster.

Andrew Steele-Davis recaps Brett Baty’s huge day for Syracuse on Saturday afternoon. Baty was 4-for-5 with two home runs, five RBIs, four runs scored, a stolen base, and a walk.

Tyler Antonelle recaps the Mets’ 6-2 victory over the Marlins on Saturday night that included a big game from Mark Canha.