He doesn’t have to be the hero or feel like he’s the ace of the staff,” Mendoza said. “We got some options, and we like those guys at the front end of the rotation. I t

Brandon Sproat’s first live bullpen at Mets' springing training couldn’t have started any better. With left-fielder Jesse Winker at the plate, Sproat delivered a first-pitch swinging strike, the pop of catcher Luis Torrens’s glove echoing around Clover Park.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that Brett Baty will be getting reps at both second and third base during spring training.

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Nuñez seemingly came out of nowhere last season as a 28-year-old rookie, going 2-0 with a 2.31 ERA over 25 appearances.

Using it in spring training will help the league determine whether to implement the system at the major league level in 2026.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Monday it was a high-grade lat strain and that Montas was heading to New York for an injection. After the shutdown, Montas will need a spring training-like buildup, meaning Montas won’t pitch until May at earliest.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed that starter Frankie Montas was shut down from throwing for six to eight weeks due to a lat strain. Montas will receive a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced one of his key newcomers is dealing with a 'high grade' lat strain and will be shut down 6-8 weeks.

Mets right-hander Frankie Montas has a high-grade lat strain, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, and will be shut down for 6-8 weeks.

Manager Carlos Mendoza keeps Marte updated with refreshing transparency: “He wants to be here and we want him here.”