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Justin Toscano of The Record highlighted some Mets notes from manager Luis Rojas on Saturday. Carlos Carrasco will play catch on Sunday, while Tomas Nido is also expected to play (but not catch) on Sunday. Jose Martinez underwent surgery for a torn meniscus on Friday, and was said to be in “good spirits” afterward.
After falling to the Nationals Saturday in a sloppy Saturday night game, the Mets will return to Clover Park this afternoon for an exhibition matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals. It will be David Peterson taking the mound for the Mets in Port St. Lucie.
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The Mets announced on Saturday that Jacob deGrom will be the Mets’ opening day starter.
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According to Zach Meisel of The Athletic, Terry Francona said of Andres Gimenez, “Part of the reason we felt comfortable enough to move Amed (Rosario) is because of what we see in Gimenez… This kid is a really bright spot for us.”
Per Rob Friedman, Yu Darvish explained in a YouTube video how he changes the speed and shape of his cutter.
According to MiLB-Transactions, the Cleveland Indians have released outfielder Billy Hamilton.
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Alexis Farinacci recaps Marcus Stroman’s Friday start against the Miami Marlins.
Mojo Hill discusses the Mets’ opening day lineup.
Thomas Hall discusses Jeurys Familia needing to improve his fastball to succeed during his contract year.
Our MMO staff discusses their favorite Mets catcher.
Alexis Farinacci recaps the Mets’ 4-3 loss to the Washington Nationals.
On This Date in Mets History
1961: Former Yankees manager George Weiss comes out of retirement to become the Mets’ first team president.
Birthdays: Josh Stinson (33)
Let’s go Mets!
