Good Morning. Mets tie Cards as Soto homers and drives in 2, Clay Holmes named Opening Day starter and the debut The Pursuit - Part 1.
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3/14/2025 Spring Training Box Score: Mets 3 Cardinals 3
Lindor SS; 1 for 4; 1 run; 2B; Reetz C; 0 for 0; Soto, J RF; 2 for 3; HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Canario RF; 0 for 1; 1 K; Marte, S DH; 1 for 3; 1 K; Azocar PH-DH; 1 for 1; 1 run; Vientos 3B; 1 for 3; Walton SS; 0 for 0; 1 walk; Baty 2B; 1 for 3; 2B; Acuña 2B; 0 for 1; 1 K; Torrens C; 0 for 3; 2 Ks; De Los Santos, L 3B; 0 for 1; 1 K; Siri CF; 0 for 4; 1 K; Meneses 1B; 1 for 4; Taylor, T LF; 0 for 2; 1 walk; Juan PR-LF; 0 for 1; 1 K; Senga; 3.1 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 7 hits; 1 HR; 1 K; Guzman; 0.2 inning; no runs; 1 K; Garrett, R; 1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Gose; 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1 walk; Devenski; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K; Reid-Foley; 1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 2 Ks; McLoughlin, T; 1 inning; no runs; 3 Ks;
SNY.TV: Juan Soto homers, drives in two as Mets and Cardinals play to tie. "Kodai Senga threw 3.1 innings and allowed seven (!) hits and two runs while striking out one, walking none, and also throwing a wild pitch. He threw 53 pitches, 30 for strikes and 30 of his pitches overall were four-seam fastballs – he said afterward it was a fastball-heavy night as he hones his repertoire during camp."
Luis Torrens got 'em 🎯 pic.twitter.com/YJb97gTl3G
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 14, 2025
ANOTHER JUAN SOTO SPRING HOMER! pic.twitter.com/vhKmCABwsy
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 14, 2025
Jose Siri is smooth with it in center field 😎 pic.twitter.com/7krgQzb9Eb
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 14, 2025
Brett Baty drives a double the other way! pic.twitter.com/ormMeKqVQd
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 14, 2025
Juan Soto with the sliding catch! pic.twitter.com/ZLXUGgGBYE
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 14, 2025
A hustle double on a chopper by Francisco Lindor! pic.twitter.com/jkYwe2Dn9m
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 14, 2025
Juan Soto drives in Francisco Lindor! pic.twitter.com/M5Ew2TP2DJ
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 14, 2025
José Azócar comes in to score and tie the game on a wild pitch! pic.twitter.com/c01QbRAzHI
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 15, 2025
Trey McLoughlin strikes out the side in the 9th pic.twitter.com/uRo4Z8gR5E
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 15, 2025
Juan Soto. Fun guy. 😀 pic.twitter.com/o5ZQ1E0JGJ
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 15, 2025
"I don't think he had his best stuff. But this is what Spring Training is for"
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 15, 2025
Carlos Mendoza said Kodai Senga's outing today was "okay" pic.twitter.com/G6kww4geid
Carlos Mendoza was asked about the importance of Kodai Senga for the 2025 Mets
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 15, 2025
"We know what it means to this team and to this rotation. Everyone saw it in 2023. That's what we're looking for here" pic.twitter.com/1ImTp9piu1
"I have a growing understanding of where my body is and what I can and cannot do at this point. Within the next two weeks, I hope to fix those and hit Opening Day"
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 15, 2025
- Kodai Senga on his readiness for the start of the season pic.twitter.com/oOM0Ne2jed
Here's the "miracle ball" in action from Kodai Senga: https://t.co/GPCyBcZUh0 pic.twitter.com/uNbjlMierh
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 15, 2025
Brett Baty joined @mmargaux8 to discuss his Spring Training, adjusting to playing second base, and how his new car is from Juan Soto pic.twitter.com/naZ9PJ5sX5
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 15, 2025
Carlos Mendoza says that the plan is for Brandon Nimmo to DH tomorrow: pic.twitter.com/JgYjxT5WYP
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 14, 2025
Carlos Mendoza announces that Clay Holmes will be the Mets' Opening Day starter:
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 14, 2025
"He earned it. We like what we're seeing." pic.twitter.com/2FDfGUx8uJ
Carlos Mendoza says he's "proud" of Clay Holmes after the work he's put in:
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 14, 2025
"I know he's worked really hard. Proud of him." pic.twitter.com/EuivTen7mo
Carlos Mendoza was asked what Clay Holmes' reaction was to being named the Mets' Opening Day starter:
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 14, 2025
"Typical Clay Holmes. He doesn't get too high, he doesn't get too low." pic.twitter.com/udsmmO5gsG
"It's an honor to be out there for the first game."
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 14, 2025
Clay Holmes on being named the Mets' Opening Day starter: pic.twitter.com/6psOdtjR2i
Clay Holmes says he's "excited" to be the Mets' Opening Day starter: pic.twitter.com/FV6abSQbbt
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 14, 2025
Clay Holmes talks about Jeremy Hefner's help in his development:
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 14, 2025
"You just get the feeling that he's there with you. As a player, you can't ask for much more." pic.twitter.com/w171tBKI2i
On Baseball Night in New York, @sal_licata, @HannahRKeyser, @John_Jastremski & @JonHein discuss the Mets' decision to have Clay Holmes start on Opening Day
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 14, 2025
▶ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/uH9nwToSb9
Mets Opening Day starters, last seven years:
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 14, 2025
2025: Clay Holmes
2024: Jose Quintana
2023: Max Scherzer
2022: Tylor Megill
2021: Jacob deGrom
2020: Jacob deGrom
2019: Jacob deGrom
NY Post: Mets’ Kodai Senga healthy, upbeat after another solid spring outing. "Before the game, Mendoza said the team hadn’t mapped out when Senga would make his first start of the year, as they are more focused on simply getting Senga ready for the year after the debacle of 2024. 'The most important thing is to get through the entire season healthy,' Senga said through an interpreter. 'If I pitch the first game or another game doesn’t make a difference.'”
Tim Healey Newsday: Mets' Brandon Nimmo says old ACL injury behind current knee pain. "Brandon Nimmo revealed Friday that his right knee soreness/pain stems from meniscus and cartilage issues related to his ACL reconstruction 15 years ago.,,Lately, he said, he has run at about 80% of full speed — down from 91% at the start of spring training, when the only concern was returning from plantar fasciitis in his left foot (currently not a problem, Nimmo said)."
Mike Puma NY Post Sports+: Why the Mets’ next prospect wave is providing newfound optimism after dramatic transformation. Mike gives a good breakdown of the current Mets Minor League system noting: "Much of the optimism surrounding the Mets’ farm system revolves around several pitchers who will potentially have an opportunity to help the team this season or next. But as senior vice president of player development Andy Green evaluates the system now compared to when he arrived to the organization about 15 months ago, it’s the depth on the positional side that is noticeable." (subscription required)
Tim Healey Newsday: Meet Raimon Gomez, the Mets pitching prospect they hid from other teams. "He is a 23-year-old righthander from Venezuela. He hasn’t pitched in nearly two years because of Tommy John surgery and the ensuing rehabilitation process. Finally healthy, he has team officials abuzz because he once again possesses the fastest fastball in the organization: 100-101 mph regularly, touching 103...because he was eligible for the Rule 5 draft in December...they settled on having Gomez face Mets minor-leaguers behind closed complex doors. No outside eyes..."
NY Post: Inside Mets pursuit of Juan Soto — which began long before slugger’s historic free agency. "Mets president David Stearns was forecasting the Juan Soto signing long before the deal went through in December. Stearns revealed his plans in the first half of “The Pursuit,” a two-part documentary released by the Mets organization detailing the acquisition of Soto in free agency, along with the team’s turnaround during the 2024 season. The first part releases Friday on the Mets’ YouTube channel.
Click here to Watch: The Pursuit - Part 1
Mets Daily Clips:
Clay Holmes News:
- Converted reliever Clay Holmes gets Mets' Opening Day nod (MLB.com)
- Clay Holmes will start for Mets on Opening Day (Newsday)
- Clay Holmes will start for Mets on Opening Day (Newsday)
- Clay Holmes to start Opening Day for Mets after ‘very encouraging’ spring (New York Post)
- Clay Holmes gets the call as NY Mets starter on Opening Day 2025 (The Record)
- From Yankees closer to Mets starter: How Clay Holmes learned he’s starting on Opening Day (NJ.com)
- Mets pitcher Clay Holmes to make first start since 2018 on Opening Day (The Athletic)
- Clay Holmes will start Mets’ opener as he makes transition from relief role (AP)
Brandon Nimmo News:
- Nimmo talks knee soreness: 'I think Opening Day is realistic' (MLB.com)
- Mets' Brandon Nimmo says old ACL injury behind current knee pain (Newsday)
- Starling Marte could see his Mets role grow if Brandon Nimmo injury drags into season (New York Post)
- Brandon Nimmo’s timeline for Mets outfield return still murky as knee issue lingers (New York Post)
- How a 15-year-old injury came back to bite Mets' Brandon Nimmo: I ‘pissed it off’ (NJ.com)
- Mets injury takeaways: Brandon Nimmo not certain for opener, Francisco Alvarez’s recovery (The Athletic)
- Mets' Brandon Nimmo addresses possibility of DH role to start 2025 season (SI.com)
Other Mets News:
- Check out Senga's new pitch -- 'The Miracle Ball' (MLB.com)
- Power Rankings: Who's No. 1 heading into season? (MLB.com)
- Mets' infield is in flux. Here's where it stands (MLB.com)
- Gooden lauded at Thurman Munson Awards: 'It's a humbling honor' (MLB.com)
- Meet Raimon Gomez, the Mets pitching prospect they hid from other teams (Newsday)
- Mets’ Kodai Senga healthy, upbeat after another solid spring outing (New York Post)
- Inside Mets pursuit of Juan Soto — which began long before slugger’s historic free agency (New York Post)
- Why the Mets’ next prospect wave is providing newfound optimism after dramatic transformation (New York Post)
- Mets' Brett Baty is ready for second-base challenge. Does he have enough time to win the job? (NJ.com)
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ICYMI in Mets Land: Clay Holmes to start Opening Day, Kodai Senga debuts 'miracle ball'
Mets’ veteran outfielder could start the season as a DH
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Holmes Reaches Five Innings, Kranick Struggles in Fall 4-1 Loss to Nats
Spring Training Game Chat: Mets vs Nationals, 6:05 PM
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Juan Soto Hits Fourth Spring Homer
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Ohtani electrifies Tokyo Dome with -- you guessed it -- a booming homer
Power Rankings: Who's No. 1 heading into season?
Who is the best pitcher in baseball? Here's what players said
Another first for Skenes -- an Opening Day start
Panda, JV meet again -- and mums the word about World Series
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Jesus Sanchez To Miss At Least Four Weeks Due To Oblique Strain
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Cody Bradford To Start Season On Injured List
Brewers Considering Brice Turang At Shortstop, Joey Ortiz At Second Base
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ESPN:
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Braves.com:
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Sale pays homage to Tiant with first pitch: 'One of my favorite people'
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Marlins.com:
Marlins News
Sánchez sidelined to begin season with left oblique strain
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Phillies.com:
Phillies News
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Listen live, 1 p.m. ET: Luzardo, Phils face Eflin, O's
Spring Breakout appetizer: Painter impresses in 1st live BP of camp
Nationals.com:
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How to watch the Nats' Spring Breakout game (5 p.m. ET)
Listen live, 1 p.m. ET: Soroka looks to continue strong spring
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Born on this date:
- Frank Valentino (1995)
- Trayce Thompson (1991)
- Mike Brosseau (1994)
Died on this date:
- Ed Charles (2018)
Transactions:
Philadelphia Phillies signed Brad Hand of the New York Mets as a free agent on March 15, 2022.
Pittsburgh Pirates signed Heath Hembree of the New York Mets as a free agent on March 15, 2022.
3/15/2018 Ed Charles, also known as “The Glider,” passes away. Charles was traded to the Mets in 1967, led the team with 15 homers in 1968 and won the World Series in 1969. pic.twitter.com/iGd1n1hrNi
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) March 15, 2022
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