Overview
- The Mets named a five-man rotation in order—Freddy Peralta, David Peterson, Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes and Kodai Senga—with Sean Manaea assigned to a multi-inning piggyback role for the first couple turns before the plan is revisited.
- Manager Carlos Mendoza cited early off days and six healthy starters for delaying a sixth starter, adding that Manaea will still make starts later and that his spring velocity dip did not drive the decision.
- The Yankees optioned 23-year-old outfielder Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after a strong spring, with Brian Cashman emphasizing the value of everyday at-bats amid an outfield crowded by Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge, Trent Grisham and Randal Grichuk.
- Boston’s latest cuts positioned Andruw Monasterio for Opening Day duty in a platoon at second base, Caleb Durbin was told he will start at third, and Alex Cora pushed Brayan Bello to the season’s fifth game to build in extra rest.
- Elsewhere, Atlanta will carry 20-year-old right-hander Didier Fuentes in a relief role after a dominant Grapefruit League showing, and Philadelphia’s starters posted standout spring numbers that eased rotation concerns.