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Evan Drellich of The Athletic reports that there’s a chance MLB changes its new rules before Opening Day. Member of the league’s competition committee and while it’s unknown what the specific changes could be, they likely won’t be major. Spring training games are taking only two hours and 36 minutes this year, but players have expressed concerns about the pitch clock being too constricting.
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Eduardo Escobar and Francisco Lindor both returned to the Mets’ lineup on Monday, but Justin Verlander walked six batters in 4 2/3 innings in a 3-2 loss. Four of Verlander’s walks came in the fifth inning, but he said after the game he thinks he’ll be ready to go for the regular season.
It was revealed Monday that David Wright will be a new legend added to MLB: The Show 23. This is the first time Wright will be in a game since his retirement in 2018.
Reds general manager Nick Krall says the Mets have not inquired about the availability of Alexis Díaz yet. The younger brother of Edwin Díaz has been viewed as a potential trade target for the Mets, but he’ll likely carry a hefty price tag considering his five years of club control.
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White Sox infielder Yoán Moncada was diagnosed with a concussion after a collision during Cuba’s World Baseball Classic semifinal game on Sunday. Cuba baseball officials say Moncada should be fine in time for the season.
The Phillies released right-hander Mark Appel on Monday. The former first-overall pick from the 2013 Draft finally made the majors in 2022, tossing 10 1/3 innings out of the Phillies’ bullpen. Appel put out a statement on his Twitter account thanking the Phillies’ organization.
Philly, thank you. For everything.
In 2015, you believed in me and traded for me, even as I struggled with performance and injuries.
In 2018, you graciously supported me as I dealt with my struggles off the field.
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— Mark Appel (@markappel26) March 20, 2023
The Braves optioned both Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake to Triple-A Gwinnett, meaning Orlando Arcia will begin the year as the team’s starting shortstop. Ehire Adrianza is expected to break camp as the team’s utility infielder.
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Nate Mendelson evaluates how the Mets’ offseason acquisitions have fared this spring.
Gianna Arantes recaps the Mets’ loss to the Nationals on Monday.
On This Date in Mets History
2011: The Mets release southpaw Oliver Pérez from the last year of the three-year contract he signed before the 2009 season. Pérez is still owed $12 million for this season, but he had an ugly 6.81 ERA with more walks (100) than strikeouts (99) in 112 1/3 innings for the last two seasons combined.
2013: The Mets name David Wright the fourth team captain in franchise history. He becomes the first player since John Franco to bear that honor.
Birthdays: Shawon Dunston (60), Carlos Carrasco (36), Bobby Wahl (31)
