Mets Test Projected Infield vs. Marlins as Camp Drops to 46
Roster cuts sharpen evaluations, with Sean Manaea’s velocity drawing continued scrutiny.
Overview
- New York ran its projected Opening Day infield of Jorge Polanco at first, Marcus Semien at second, Bo Bichette at third and Francisco Lindor at short in a spring game against Miami.
- The club optioned MJ Melendez and Christian Scott to Triple-A and reassigned Adbert Alzolay, Christian Arroyo, Nick Burdi, Daniel Duarte and Jose Rojas to minor-league camp, leaving 46 players in camp.
- Sean Manaea’s fastball has sat 88–89 mph in his spring starts, and both the pitcher and team told reporters they are not worried about the dip.
- Reliever Huascar Brazoban has impressed since raising his release point, and coverage projects him for an Opening Day bullpen spot barring injury.
- Prospect Nolan McLean starts the World Baseball Classic Final for Team USA this evening.