The former Mets ace has been receiving a taste of that satisfaction this weekend at Clover Park, where he is serving as a guest instructor for the team.
His contributions — he produced a .966 OPS in 40 plate appearances — were helpful in the Mets clinching a wild-card berth as Francisco Lindor rested his ailing back.
PORT ST. LUCIE — Clay Holmes knew the day would arrive, but this soon? The Mets pitcher — sporting a neatly trimmed beard — indicated he was caught by surprise Friday to learn his former team, the Yankees, had eliminated a long-standing rule prohibiting facial hair. “Everyone always talked about the day will probably come,...
The 21-year-old infielder — who is also playing center field to increase his versatility — is trying this spring to leave another positive impression on Mets officials.
Montas was diagnosed in recent days with a high-grade lat strain that will keep him shut down from throwing for the next six to eight weeks, according to the club.
Pete Alonso’s meeting with Mets officials in Tampa two weeks ago pushed him toward a return with the club, but his desire for a reunion was also stoked elsewhere.
PORT ST. LUCIE — Drew Smith started hearing from the Mets even before last season ended, and by late December it was clear to him he would be returning to the organization. His free agent deal became official in recent days, with the 31-year-old reliever receiving a one-year contract from the team with a club...
