Mets Morning News: Sunny Days

Meet the Mets

The Mets walked off the Astros and capped their weekend with a 4-3 win.

it’s still a little early to make promises, but Carlos Mendoza is optimistic that Francisco Lindor and his hamate-less hand can be ready for Opening Day.

Clay Holmes and Nolan McLean are excited to represent the United States at the World Baseball Classic and to say that they shared a rotation with Clayton Kershaw.

Grae Kessinger is expected to miss two or three months with a torn hamstring and will attempt to avoid becoming the 2026 Nick Madrigal.

Around the National League East

Andrew Painter made his first start of the spring for Philadelphia and showed why the team might have an Opening Day roster spot for him.

MLB Network’s 30 Clubs, 30 Camps visited with the Washington Nationals.

Sure, JR Ritchie could probably benefit from a bit more time down in the minors, but if the Braves need him now, Opening Day might be in his future.

Everyone knows that three teams in the NL East should be competitive, but who’s to say that there can’t be a fourth?

Around Major League Baseball

Dealing with injury and decline for the better part of the past decade, Mike Trout is going into this season with the goal of once again being an elite speedster.

Despite a rocky tenure and some potential replacements looming, the Cardinals and manager Oli Marmol came to terms on an extension for two more seasons.

Alex Verdugo and the Padres came to terms on a strictly minor-league deal that will send the former Red Sox and Yankees outfielder to minor league camp.

Much like Lindor, Corbin Carroll is doing his best to return without a hamate for Opening Day, even if it’s a stretch.

In this day and age, no job is as honorable and under-appreciated as the official Veteran Chad Innings Eater.

This Date in Mets History

On this date in 2006, Bret Boone retired and secured his spot as a shadow Met.