Max Goodman

@DL1717 He’d be in the starting lineup - at either 1B or DH

@MaxTGoodman In this scenario what happens to Baty?

The Mets dropped a few hints today about what their Opening Day roster will look like. youtu.be/yQ5qMV0gwfQ?si…

More from Carlos Mendoza on Francisco Alvarez: Alvarez would’ve kept playing and pushed through if it was a regular season game. No sense in doing that tonight, of course. Alvarez had a scheduled off day tomorrow, so his next game would be on Saturday.

Francisco Alvarez came out of today’s game with a tight back. It was precautionary, Carlos Mendoza said.

What would it mean for the Mets if Kodai Senga stays healthy and pitches at a high level this year? “That’s our ace. If he stays healthy, he’s going to help the team to go all the way.” - Juan Soto

@Confortorosario It depends. Either way, we’ll hear from Mendoza after the game.

@MaxTGoodman How long does it take to get injury news from the team in Spring Training? Thanks!

Kodai Senga's line tonight against the Astros: 4 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 4 K, 1 BB Senga has a 1.86 ERA over three starts this spring (2 ER over 9 2/3 IP) with 11 strikeouts. Senga touched 97.3 mph with his fastball tonight, a pitch that's been up to 99 mph this spring. All encouraging signs from the right-hander.

Here's a look into Mark Vientos' headspace this spring ... from Vientos himself: nj.com/mets/2026/03/w…

Mark Vientos bounced into a double play to end the Mets' three-run fifth inning. Vientos is now 1-for-27 (.037) at the plate in Grapefruit League play this spring.

Francisco Alvarez was removed from tonight's game in the top of the fourth inning. Jose Aular entered in his spot as a pinch hitter. On the Mets' lineup card this morning, Alvarez was scheduled to play all nine innings tonight. Alvarez struck out swinging in his first AB. He was behind the plate catching Kodai Senga for the first three innings on defense.

Mets notes from Carlos Mendoza in West Palm Beach: - Bo Bichette will start at shortstop tomorrow. He could be the backup SS when the season begins, so the Mets want to give him some reps there - Kodai Senga will start tonight and then hang back in PSL when the Mets break camp to pitch one more time before his regular season debut - Ronny Mauricio was optioned to AAA because he needs every day reps. Obviously he wouldn't get that on the Mets' bench - Nolan McLean will pitch next on Monday at Mets camp. He'd then be lined up to pitch Game 2 of the regular season (Saturday) if he pitches five days later — Mendoza said the Mets have an idea on how their rotation will line up to begin the season, but he isn't ready to announce anything yet

Mets lineup in West Palm Beach tonight is pretty close to what we’ll see on Opening Day. Francisco Lindor, SS Juan Soto, LF Bo Bichette, 3B Jorge Polanco, 1B Luis Robert Jr., CF Brett Baty, RF Marcus Semien, 2B Mark Vientos, DH Francisco Alvarez, C Kodai Senga is starting with Craig Kimbrel and Luis Garcia in the ‘pen.

Bo Bichette’s first home run in a Mets uniform was this three-run shot to the opposite field. Bichette has five RBI today after his two-run double in the third.

Sean Manaea today in Jupiter @ MIA: 4 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 R, 4 K (52 pitches) The left-hander's fastball velocity is still down. Manaea averaged 88.3 mph today and topped out at 89.9 mph. 88.3 mph is lower than Manaea's average FB velo in his first two starts of the spring ... and it's 3.4 mph slower than his average (91.7) during the regular season last year.

Nine up, nine down with three strikeouts for Sean Manaea against the Marlins here in Jupiter. As for his fastball velocity ... Manaea is averaging 88.4 mph on that pitch today. He hasn't touched 90 mph yet, topping out at 89.9 mph. Last year, Manaea averaged 91.7 mph on his FB.

Here's Bo Bichette's 104.2-mph double into the left-field corner to score two runs off Sandy Alcantara. Tyrone Taylor and Marcus Semien, who scored on the play, both singled earlier in the inning.

Carlos Mendoza on Mark Vientos last night: "He’s going to be a big player for us. He’s going to be a big bat. We’re counting on him. I’m pretty confident that we’re going to get a really good version from Mark Vientos." nj.com/mets/2026/03/w…

Around the horn with the Mets’ starting infield … from Bichette to Lindor to Semien to Polanco (and Vientos)

Some Mets roster news: MJ Melendez & Christian Scott have been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. RHP Adbert Alzolay, INF Christian Arroyo, RHP Nick Burdi, RHP Daniel Duarte & INF Jose Rojas were all reassigned to minor league camp.

Mets’ starting infield in Jupiter this afternoon: 3B: Bo Bichette SS: Francisco Lindor 2B: Marcus Semien 1B: Jorge Polanco Brett Baty is playing right today. LHP Sean Manaea starts.