The Mets are not rushing Ronny Mauricio back to the field this spring, more interested in ensuring he is healthy and will be in position to help the major league club at some point this season.
Even before the Mets lost two starting pitchers to begin the season, a healthy Kodai Senga at or near the top of the rotation was considered important for the team.
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.