Mets Make Final Roster Cuts, Option Players to Triple-A

0:00The latest scores, headlines and storylines, right here on New York Met's news today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The New York Met's are making their final roster cuts as opening day against the Pittsburgh Pirates draws just nine days away. On Tuesday, the option outfielder MJ Melinda's and pitcher Christian Scott to AAA Syracuse. They also reassigned pictures, Adbert Ausele, Nick Birdie, Daniel Duarte, and Infielders Christian Arroyo and Jose Rojas to minor league camp. These moves are part of the usual spring-thinning process to get down to 26 players. While it stings for those heading out, the Met see them as key depth pieces for the long 162 game season ahead. Injuries and slumps mean teams always need reliable backups. Players like Scott showed promise after recovering from elbow surgery last year, posting a 4.50 ERA in spring games. Melinda's impressed too, with four hits including three extra bass knocks in just four games for a 1.364 OPS. Ausele matched that ERA and could help the

1:05bullpen later. Even with strong showings, the competition is fierce among veterans and top prospects. Management praised their efforts, but prioritized immediate starters for City Field. These guys remain close by in Syracuse as insurance. Now the roster sits at 46, and every practice counts as the final push. Expect more cuts soon to lock in the opening day squad. The meds are shifting from evaluation to win now mode. This story is made possible by a sponsor. See the episode description. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there.