Your Thursday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
Former top prospect Matt Allan is finally healthy and is hoping to prove himself after a long road back from two Tommy John surgeries.
Ronny Mauricio is also feeling good after missing all of last season with an injury and is trending in the right direction to get back on the field soon.
Frankie Montas revealed he injured his lat after his first bullpen of spring and expects to be out four-to-six weeks.
Clay Holmes is slated to start the first game of spring when Grapefruit League action begins this weekend.
Dedniel Núñez was a pleasant surprise out of the bullpen last season and the team is searching for another arm that could surprise this year.
The organization has revamped its hitting lab with the hope of developing hitters at all levels in the system.
There are three pitchers competing for the final spot in the rotation now that Montas is out for the beginning of the season.
The Mets signed former Red Connor Overton to a minor league deal.
Former Met Paul Lo Duca revealed he was in a bad accident that led to multiple fractures but thankfully he is on the mend.
Around the National League East
The Braves lost several of their high-end relievers this offseason and are hoping to replace them from the crop of players they took a flier on from the free agent market.
Matt Mervis is excited to get a fresh start in Miami after being traded from the Cubs.
Both Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott were disappointments last year for the Phillies but they have another opportunity to break out this year.
The Nationals signed reliever Lucas Sims to a one-year deal.
Around Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball will test out its Automated Ball-Strike System during approximately 60% of spring training games this year.
After Rafael Devers told reporters he seems himself as a third baseman, Alex Bregman dispelled any controversy and said he is willing to play anywhere on the infield.
The Guardians signed John Means to a one-year deal who will miss some time as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Aaron Judge is open to representing Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
With talks breaking down between the Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who will be the most likely suitors for the slugger when he hits free agency?
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Paul Blackburn will be competing for a rotation spot writes Chris McShane.
This Date in Mets History
On this date in 2003 the Mets signed Tony Clark.