
Mets Spring Training Standouts, Struggles
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Spring training for the New York Mets is in full swing, with new additions like Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta, and Marcus Semien settling in. Pitchers like Clay Holmes and Huascar Brazoban are impressing, while hitters like Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing are making their mark. However, Mark Vientos and Sean Manaea are struggling, and the WBC break could impact the opening day lineup.
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0:00Welcome to New York Mets News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to New York Mets fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. Spring training is in full swing for the New York Mets, with 16 gains played including World Baseball Classic Exhibitions. New additions like infielder Boba-Shet, pitcher Freddie Peralta, and Marcus Semyon are settling into camp at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida. While wins and losses do not matter much this time of year, early performances are building excitement for the 2026 season opener. Pitchers are testing new pitches, and hitters are finding their rhythm. Standouts include Clay Holmes, who threw seven and two-thirds strong innings with just three earned runs in his first outings, then dominated for team, USA in the WBC, with three scoreless frames and six strikeouts. Reliever Wascar-Brazivan has been perfect so far, tossing three scoreless innings with five strikeouts, and he impressed for the Dominican Republic, too. Manager Carlos Mendoza has praised young outfielder Carson Benj, the top position player
1:03prospect, battling for right field. The 23-year-old is seven for 20 with a home run and stolen base in seven games. Prospect AJ, Ewing has flash speed and power, going five for 14 with a homer, six RBI's and three steals, plus a highlight diving catch. On the flip side, Mark Fientos is struggling to find a roster spot amid a crowded infield, including just one for 13 with five strikeouts totaling, Spring and WBC play. Sean Menez-Fassball dipped to 88 miles per hour in his debut, allowing a home run over three innings. Prospect, Ryan Clifford is 0 for 12 with five whiffs early on. These trends could shape the opening day lineup, come March 26 in flushing. Keep an eye on how the WBC break affects momentum as camp winds down. This DNA story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive. Also L.I.
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