Morning Briefing: Baty, Vientos to See Plenty of Time at First in 2026
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Carlos Mendoza said in a press conference that the DH spot will play in “big time” as the Mets try to keep Jorge Polanco healthy in 2026. He noted that Mark Vientos and Brett Baty will likely get playing time at first base as we’ve seen in spring practices, while Polanco will DH some games.
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After dropping their spring opener to the Marlins on Saturday, the Mets are back in action with their first road matchup on Sunday with a 1:10 p.m. ET start time against the New York Yankees.
According to Max Goodman of NJ.com, Justin Hagenman will start Sunday’s matchup against the Yankees in Tampa. Clay Holmes and Tobias Myers will throw on Monday against the Blue Jays.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com talked to Francisco Lindor, who noted that he had a large wrap removed from his left hand that was operated on and has been upgraded to just a small bandage. While he is still not able to engage in baseball activities, he said that “little by little,” he’s getting there.
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Major League Baseball announced on Saturday the passing of Hall-of-Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski, who in 1960 hit a walk-off home run to lead the Pirates to a 10-9 win over the Yankees.
The Log Angeles Dodgers on Saturday announced that they claimed outfielder Jack Suwinski from the Pittsburgh Pirates. In order to make room for him on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred infielder/outfielder Kiké Hernandez to the 60-day injured list.
According to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic, the Minnesota Twins removed Joe Ryan from his scheduled start on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox due to low back tightness on his right side. The New York Post went on to elaborate in saying he is having MRI imaging done and this injury could likely impact his World Baseball Classic participation.
Per MLB Pipeline, former Mets prospect Blade Tidwell struck out three in a scoreless Cactus League debut on Saturday, that included a 95.8 mph sinker and an 84.8 mph and 85.3 mph sweepers.
Per the New York Post, George M. Steinbrenner Field is dealing with a big sewage issue that could create a smelly mess for the Subway Series spring opener in Tampa on Sunday. According to USA Today, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said it is all over the Yankees’ clubhouse.
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Dave Melendi previews Israel’s 2026 World Baseball Classic roster.
Evan Mazza recapped the Mets’ spring opener in which Bo Bichette and Marcus Semien made their spring debuts.
On This Date in Mets History
1963: The New York Mets acquired first baseman Dick Stuart.
2009: The New York Mets acquired relief pitcher J.J. Putz from the Seattle Mariners on Putz’ birthday.
Born on This Date: Chris Bassitt (1989), Kelly Johnson (1982), J.J. Putz (1977).
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