Mets News and Morning Links - 3/5/2025

 

Good Morning. Happy Birthday Mike Hessman. Mets fall to Cards 6-1, Sean Reid-Foley placed on Waivers and 13 players sent to Minor League Camp.

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3/4/2025 Spring Training Box Score: Cardinals 6 Mets 1

McNeil LF;  0 for 3; 2 K; Ramírez, A LF-RF;  0 for 1; Alvarez, F C;  1 for 3; 2 K; Parada C;  1 for 1; Alonso 1B;  0 for 2; Young, J 1B;  0 for 2; Winker DH;  1 for 2; Ritter PH-DH;  0 for 2; 1 K; Siri CF;  0 for 2; 1 K; Williams, J CF;  0 for 1; 1 walks; Canario RF;  0 for 3; Fanas LF;  0 for 1; Baty 2B;  1 for 2; 1 walks; Hernández, Y PR-2B;  0 for 1; 1 run scored; Acuña 3B;  0 for 3; 1 K; Lugo 3B;  0 for 0; De Los Santos, L SS;  1 for 3; Megill (L, 0-1); 2.2 innings; 1 runs; 1 ERs; 2 hits; 1 walks; 2 Ks; Overton;  0.1 innings; no runs; 1 hits; Stanek;  1 innings; no runs; 1 Ks; Garrett, R;  1 innings; no runs; 2 Ks; Warren, A;  1 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 3 hits; Herget;  1 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 1 Ks; Ríos, Y;  0.2 innings; 1 runs; 1 ERs; 2 hits; 1 walks; Parsons;  0.1 innings; no runs; 1 Ks; 

SNY on YouTube: Cards 6 Mets 1 Game Highlights

NY Post: Mets’ Tylor Megill brings the heat in spring training debut: ‘Feels good’. "In his first start of the spring, Megill maxed out at 98.2 mph. The Mets right-hander looked strong in his first taste of the Grapefruit League season, allowing a run on two hits and a walk with a pair of strikeouts in 2 ²/₃ innings on Tuesday."

NY Daily News: Mets’ healthy starters give reason for optimism amid rash of rotation injuries. "Tylor Megill became the latest Mets pitcher to deliver a solid spring debut, holding a St. Louis Cardinals lineup featuring many of its regulars to one run over 2.1 innings in Tuesday’s 6-1 loss in Jupiter, Fla. The hulking right-hander hit 98 mph with his fastball and threw 31 of his 47 pitches for strikes."

"I feel good, don't feel like I'm trying too much"

Tylor Megill talks about how he feels at this point of spring: pic.twitter.com/fQ78Bf9I7J

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 4, 2025

👀👀👀👀 #Mets pic.twitter.com/Fpybq0zz1s

— Daniel Wexler (@WexlerRules) March 4, 2025

Luisangel Acuña says he's learning something new every single day playing third base

He feels good about his ability to play the position pic.twitter.com/vwcGkACFUZ

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 4, 2025

"If I'm the utility man, that would be awesome. Any spot on this team to help the team win, I'm for."

- Brett Baty pic.twitter.com/A1FatutEnP

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 4, 2025

The Mets have placed right-hander Sean Reid-Foley on outright waivers, according to sources. It's a step toward removing him from the 40-man roster, but it leaves him exposed to a claim from another team.

Reid-Foley missed much of last season due to shoulder issues.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 4, 2025

What's the level of concern with Brandon Nimmo's knee soreness in spring training?@lamelaza_7, @DaniWex, @AnthonyMcCarron and @sal_licata discuss on BNNY: https://t.co/W2m0D0G8E4

➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/w55E3vei5h

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 5, 2025

.@lamelaza_7 is "at the dish" as @sal_licata, @AnthonyMcCarron and @DaniWex pepper him with questions about his career and more: https://t.co/IKjzURadca

➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/wicPjysTjq

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 5, 2025

Which team or player did @lamelaza_7 dislike the most?

🔸 Team: Phillies
🔸 Player: Chase Utley

More on BNNY: https://t.co/W2m0D0FAOw

➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/iRrpZaQgQL

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 5, 2025

3/4/2025 Mets Roster Moves - Sproat, Tidwell, Jett, Clifford and 9 others assigned to Minor League Camp 

Joel Sherman NY Post Sports+: Michael King knows why Clay Holmes’ starting move will work out.  Joel Quotes Kink saying this about Holmes: “He’s the type who can take all the new-school teaching and add it to his arsenal. The big thing is going to be as a reliever he could throw his sinker 97-100 (mph) and it is unhittable. Now, as a starter, you have to realize you can throw it at 94. You don’t need 98. You can save that for the fifth or sixth inning when you really need it.” (subscription required)

NY Post: Mets place veteran reliever Sean Reid-Foley on outright waivers. "The Mets have placed the righty reliever on outright waivers, a source confirmed, which allows other teams to claim him and assume his $800,000 salary for 2025. If Reid-Foley is not claimed, he would be removed from the 40-man roster and could be outrighted to the minors."

Will Sammon The Athletic: Mets’ Pete Alonso dove deep into swing mechanics: ‘Best I’ve ever seen him’. "From a technical standpoint, Alonso learned the importance of his hips as a power source, New York Mets co-hitting coach Eric Chavez said...“It’s the best I’ve ever seen him. I’m very, very optimistic that Pete is going to have a monster year,” Chavez said. “I’m not trying to put pressure on him. But as good as he looks right now — and he’s going to maintain his routine — it’s going to be a pretty special year for him.” (subscription required)

Jon Heyman NY Post Sports+: Mets’ injuries shouldn’t obscure growing list of spring positives. Here are the top 5 of the 13 Jon positives Jon notes: 1. Kodai Senga was “really poppin’ ” in his spring debut, according to a scout. 2. David Peterson figuratively “hit it out of the park,” pitching coach Jeremy Hefner said of his Grapefruit League debut 3. Clay Holmes is making the transition to the rotation look easy. 4. Max Kranick reinvented himself last year, and this late bloomer looks like he has a chance to shine in the bullpen. 5. Pitching prospect Blade Tidwell created a stir already. (subscription required)

Tim Healey Newsday: Mets like MLB's experiment with ball/strike challenge system. "MLB’s spring training experiment — an automated ball/strike challenge system in the majors for the first time — has drawn positive reviews from Mets personnel, from manager Carlos Mendoza to Pete Alonso to minor-leaguers already familiar with the arrangement. During some Grapefruit League games, including all contests at the Mets’ Clover Park, the batter, catcher or pitcher can challenge individual balls and strikes called by the plate umpire.  If a team keeps getting calls overturned, it can keep challenging. If a team is wrong twice in a game, it can’t challenge anymore.

Mets Daily Clisp:

Pete Alonso News:

• Mets star ‘learned how to hit’ again in the offseason (NJ.com) 
• Mets’ Pete Alonso dove deep into swing mechanics: ‘Best I’ve ever seen him’ (The Athletic)
• Mets' Eric Chavez makes bold statement about Pete Alonso's swing upgrade (SI.com)

 

Spring Training News:

• Mets’ Tylor Megill brings the heat in spring training debut: ‘Feels good’ (New York Post) 
• Mets outfielder dealing with ailment in spring training (NJ.com)
• New York Mets make first round of spring training roster cuts (SI.com)

 

Rotation Injuries News:

• Mets’ healthy starters give reason for optimism amid rash of rotation injuries (New York Daily News)
• Mets legend Jose Reyes takes bold stance on 2025 starting rotation (SI.com)
• Mets have many reasons to be optimistic about injured rotation (SI.com)

 

Other Mets News:

• When long-haired deGrom needed a trim, he turned to an unlikely barber (MLB) 
• Mets welcome stability behind the dish in '25 (MLB) 
• Mets like MLB's experiment with ball/strike challenge system (Newsday)
• Brandon Nimmo ‘not overly concerned’ as knee soreness slows his Mets buildup (New York Post) 
• Mets place veteran reliever Sean Reid-Foley on outright waivers (New York Post) 
• Breaking down how battle for Mets’ final roster spot is playing out (New York Post) 
• After rocky 2024 season, Brett Baty is doing whatever it takes to make NY Mets 2025 roster (The Record)
• Mets outfielder still a trade target for AL team on the rise (NJ.com) 
• Mets ace debuts ‘dangerous pitch’ in spring debut (NJ.com) 
• Mets notes: Brett Baty, Luisangel Acuña getting comfortable at new infield positions (The Athletic)
• The Mets have spent more in Steve Cohen’s 4 years than Marlins, Pirates and Rays over the past 21 (AP) 
• Mets to test intriguing infield alignment in Grapefruit League (SI.com)
• Mets' Starling Marte still drawing interest from AL Central team, per insider (SI.com)
• The Hall of Fame case for former New York Mets starter Jacob deGrom (SI.com)
• Mets fans will have to wait for Drew Gilbert in 2025 (SI.com)
• Mets place Sean Reid-Foley on outright waivers in surprise move (SI.com)

Mets.com:

Mets News

Mets House NYC, club's first pop-up experience, to open Friday in Union Square

Happy to be back, Alonso has unfinished business

Mets welcome stability behind the dish in '25

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Yahoo Sports/Mets:

New York Mets on Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games

The Mets have spent more in Steve Cohen's four years than Marlins, Pirates and Rays over the past 21

The uncomfortable reality Mark Vientos is chasing again after Mets breakout

The Mets did not re-sign Jose Iglesias, ending the OMG era to usher in new shenanigans

Former Tigers All-Star signs with new team for 13th season

Mets top 30 prospects for 2025 season

PRESS RELEASE: METS HOUSE NYC – THE CLUB'S FIRST EVER POP-UP EXPERIENCE IN NEW YORK CITY – SET TO OPEN FRIDAY, MARCH 7

Mets get 'huge' update on $75 million starter after injury news

MLB insider explains why Mets didn’t pursue Jose Iglesias

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Metsmerized:

Metsmerized Online

2025 NRI Preview: Jakson Reetz

MMO Weekly Episode 104: Cobra Kai Co-Creator Jon Hurwitz

Mets Lead in Spending for Third Straight Season

Padres Signing Jose Iglesias

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Amazing Avenue:

Amazin' Avenue - All Posts

Francisco Alvarez looks for a healthy 2025

Mets Morning News for March 5, 2025

Sean Reid-Foley placed on waivers by Mets

Mets make first roster cuts of spring training

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Faith and Fear in Flushing:

Faith and Fear in Flushing

Played Off the Stage

Killing Us Softly with Spring News

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Mets360:

Mets360

Wednesday catch-all thread (3/5/22)

Mets 2025 projections: Francisco Lindor

Kevin Herget on using data to improve his changeup

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Kiner's Korner:

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Mets Sunday School: Forgotten Faces of Flushing #9: Joe Christopher: The Virgin Islands Pioneer Behind the ‘Yo La Tengo’ Legend

Kollector’s Korner Met-o-ra-bil-ia Hall of Fame Inductee # 2 : Catching Up with Jessie James Burke: From Courtrooms to Collecting Mets History

Spring Training: A KinersKorner.com Crossword

GMs and Managers Plan, Baseball Gods Laugh: The Mets’ Spring Training Setbacks

Mets Sunday School: Forgotten Faces of Flushing #8: Rube Walker The Pitching Whisperer Who Transformed the Mets

Meet the Man Who Makes the Mets Better: Antoan Richardson

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Mack's Mets:

Mack's Mets

Tom Brennan: Baty Hitting Better for One Big Reason; And Drew Gilbert; And Somnolent Prospects

Reese Kaplan -- Mets Offseason Roster Bullet List Week Fourteen

Clay Gregory, An Amazin' Spring So Far

Ernest Dove on YouTube: MLB.com's Top 30 Mets Prospect List

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MLB and NL East Links:

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

MLB.com:

MLB News

10 teams that need 1 position to exceed expectations

1 bold prediction for each division entering the 2025 season

Why Sasaki's splitter looks like MLB's next great pitch

Opposites attract up the middle as Chisholm, Volpe gel quickly

Crochet's dominant spring continues with electric outing

Here's every team's new Top 30 Prospects list

Injuries: Gunnar, Adolis, C. Walker, S. Murphy, Gil

Top pick, top prospect, top ... gum seller? Bazzana talks unique side hustle

Frank Saucier, one of the last St. Louis Browns, played a part in baseball history

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MLB Trade Rumors:

MLB Trade Rumors

Bryce Harper Willing To Return To Outfield To Accommodate Future First Base Addition

Brewers Sign Jose Quintana

Offseason In Review: Cleveland Guardians

Gunnar Henderson Diagnosed With Intercostal Strain

Brewers Place DL Hall On 60-Day Injured List

Giants Notes: Eldridge, Luciano, Villar, Rogers, Stroman

Dodgers Notes: Phillips, Kopech, Henriquez

A’s Shut Brady Basso Down Due To Shoulder Strain

Padres, Jose Iglesias Agree To Minor League Deal

Adolis Garcia Avoids Major Injury, Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

MLBTR Podcast: Jose Quintana, Luis Gil’s Injury, The Nats’ TV Situation, Salary Floor Talk, And More!

Johan Oviedo Facing Lengthy Absence Due To Lat Injury

The Opener: Walker, Garcia, Royals

Offseason In Review: Houston Astros

Cardinals Still Monitoring Free Agent Relief Market

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Yahoo Sports:

MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games

Orioles star Gunnar Henderson's Opening Day availability in question after intercostal strain

Breaking down Roki Sasaki’s MLB debut, college baseball preview & free agents you could see on your team

Jack Dreyer is Dodgers' Rubik's Cube master, and potential big league option in bullpen

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit: Rankings, sleepers and much more

The Fantasy Baseball Blueprint to a 2025 championship

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: 9 hitters who could blow past their ADPs

Mets top 30 prospects for 2025 season

Mets have spent more in Steve Cohen’s 4 years than Marlins, Pirates and Rays over the past 21

Former Mets infielder Jose Iglesias signing with Padres

Luzardo taken back-to-back-to-back in second spring start

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ESPN:

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Harper 'open' to OF return if Phillies seek star 1B

HOF vet committee tweak limits future appearances

Astros' Walker out of lineup with oblique soreness

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CBS Sports:

CBSSports.com Headlines

Cardinals' Jordan Walker injured knee by stepping on a sprinkler head at Nationals' spring training stadium

Pete Rose predicted his posthumous induction into Hall of Fame, griped with timing of potential inclusion

MLB rumors: Jose Iglesias heads west on Padres deal, Mets talk to Royals about Starling Marte trade

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FanGraphs:

FanGraphs Baseball

Fixing a Hole While Teams Train This Spring To Stop the East Clubs From Wondering What They Should Do

Austin Adams Is Slider-Reliant and Learning To Leverage Seams

Somebody Stop Me From Abusing the College Stats Leaderboard

Jose Quintana Buoys Beleaguered Brewers Rotation

Injuries to Stanton, Gil, and LeMahieu Will Test the Yankees

Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 3/4/25

Minnesota’s Zebby Matthews Does More Than Just Throw Strikes

Fletcher, Canzone, Both or Neither?

The Last 10 Years of the Cardinals in Three Graphs

Job Posting: The Boras Corporation – Baseball Research Analyst

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Braves.com:

Braves News

Top prospect Baldwin gets vote of confidence from Sale 

Watch live (Thurs.) on MLB.TV, 6 p.m. ET: Anderson faces Marlins

Murphy (rib) to miss 4-6 weeks, opening door for Braves' top prospect

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Marlins.com:

Marlins News

3 pressing questions in Marlins camp ahead of Opening Day

Listen FREE, 6 p.m. ET: Marlins face Braves

Here are the Marlins' 2025 Top 30 prospects

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Phillies.com:

Phillies News

Phils legend Rollins talks '25 team, his HOF chances & more

Watch live on MLB.TV, 1 p.m. ET: Nola faces Rays

Spring Breakout rosters to be revealed on MLB Network (Thurs. at 11 a.m. ET)

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Nationals.com:

Nationals News

Wood gets 'in full swing of things' with 1st spring homer, OF action

Halfway through spring, here's the latest from Nats camp

Spring Breakout rosters to be revealed on MLB Network (Thurs. at 11 a.m. ET)

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Larry Elliot (1938)
• Les Rohr (1946)
• Kevin Brown (1966)
• Mike Hessman (1978)
• Nick Madrigal (1997)
• Arlison Rodriguez (2003)

National Pastime.com:

1972

Jim Fregosi, obtained by the Mets from the Angels in the off-season for future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, breaks his right thumb during a spring training workout. The All-Star infielder will suffer through an agonizing season, batting only .232 in 101 games, after being touted as the team's solution to its revolving door at third base.

3/5/1962 Casey Stengel becomes the first Met to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. pic.twitter.com/6KrkaNJeHU

— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) March 5, 2022

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