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3/21/2026 Spring Training Box Score: Astros 7 Mets 5
Francisco Lindor#: SS 0 for 4; Kevin Villavicencio: SS 1 for 1; Juan Soto: LF 0 for 3; Simon Juan: LF 0 for 2; Bo Bichette: DH 2 for 3; Trace Willhoite: PR-DH 0 for 1; Jorge Polanco: 1B 2 for 4; 1 run; Luis Robert Jr.: CF 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Matt Rudick*: CF 0 for 0; Brett Baty*: 3B 0 for 2; 1 run; 1 walk; Ben Rortvedt: PH-C 0 for 1; 1 K; Marcus Semien: 2B 1 for 3; 1 run; 3 RBIs; 1 K; 1 double; Diego Mosquera: PH-3B 0 for 1; Mike Tauchman: RF 0 for 1; AJ Salgado*: RF 3 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 triple; Francisco Alvarez: C 1 for 3; 1 RBI; Wyatt Young*: 2B 0 for 1; 1 K; Jonah Tong: 4.1 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 6 hits; 5 Ks; Ofreidy Gómez: 0.2 innings; no runs; 1 Ks; Daniel Duarte: 1 innings; no runs; 1 Ks; Joe Jacques: (H, 1) 1 innings; no runs; 1 hits; 1 walks; Ryan Lambert: (L, 0-1)(BS, 1) 0.1 innings; 4 runs; 3 ERs; 1 hits; 2 walks; Aaron Rozek: 0.2 innings; no runs; 1 hits; 2 Ks; Dan Hammer: 1 innings; no runs; 1 walks; 1 Ks;
3/21/2026 Spring Training Box Score: Nationals 3 Mets 1
Carson Benge*: RF 0 for 4; 1 K; John Bay: RF 0 for 0; Mark Vientos: 1B 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; 1 HR; Corey Collins*: 1B 0 for 0; Jared Young: DH 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Luis Torrens: C 1 for 3; 1 K; Hayden Senger: C 0 for 1; Tyrone Taylor: LF 0 for 3; Yohairo Cuevas*: LF 0 for 1; 1 K; Vidal Bruján: 2B 2 for 4; 1 K; Nick Roselli*: PR-2B 0 for 0; Jacob Reimer: 3B 1 for 3; 1 walk; 1 double; Cristian Pache: CF 0 for 3; 1 K; Yonny Hernández: SS 0 for 3; Joander Suarez: 4 innings; no runs; 1 hits; 1 walks; 3 Ks; Will Watson: 3.1 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 2 Ks; Matt Turner: (L, 1-1)(BS, 1) 1 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 3 hits; 1 Ks; Dakota Hawkins: 0 innings; 1 runs; 1 ERs; 1 hits;
Luis Robert Jr. lines a base hit for the Mets' first knock of the day pic.twitter.com/DAMqZwsAkY
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2026
Smooth sliding grab from Luis Robert Jr. pic.twitter.com/tDLDeXJ8uj
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 21, 2026
Jonah Tong strikes out two and works out of a jam in the 4th pic.twitter.com/VtKOQdgUhB
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2026
Mike Tauchman attempted to run out to right field to assume his position but came up limping
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 21, 2026
He has exited the game pic.twitter.com/gAZrdqFjvQ
Francisco Alvarez dunks in a base hit to drive in the Mets' first run of the day pic.twitter.com/lgvPx8YGLq
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2026
Marcus Semien clears the bases and gives the Mets the lead! pic.twitter.com/6CE1PoruuB
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2026
AJ Salgado tacks on! pic.twitter.com/gh1yGiRUBG
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2026
Not Jorge Polanco's finest moment. Fortunately I doubt Keith Hernandez is watching, and this is a fake game. pic.twitter.com/eQBdK46iEC
— The Mets Newsletter (@metsnewsletter) March 21, 2026
Mark Vientos launches a solo shot! pic.twitter.com/RTkmid5h5k
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 21, 2026
Mike Tauchman is currently undergoing an MRI after exiting today's game due to left knee soreness pic.twitter.com/2pJ6SE2B1p
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2026
Mike Tauchman left the game after citing soreness in his left knee
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2026
Mets trainers are examining him now, per Carlos Mendoza pic.twitter.com/6UfudpoDoz
Carlos Mendoza announces the Mets' rotation to begin the season
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2026
🔸 Thursday, March 26 : Freddy Peralta
🔸 Saturday, March 28: David Peterson
🔸 Sunday, March 29: Nolan McLean
🔸 Monday, March 30: Clay Holmes
🔸 Tuesday, March 31: Kodai Senga pic.twitter.com/6HIwzCYTqe
The Mets plan to use Sean Manaea in a piggyback role to begin the season
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 21, 2026
Carlos Mendoza explains the decision: pic.twitter.com/xvzevk06Q2
Carlos Mendoza says if Kodai Senga needs to pitch on regular rest for the Mets this year, he will do so pic.twitter.com/rqcNgLT6le
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2026
The Mets have not yet made a decision on the final position player roster spot
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 21, 2026
"A couple more days" - Carlos Mendoza pic.twitter.com/rx0kXarEvY
"I just want to go out, pitch, and help this team win"
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 21, 2026
Sean Manaea on his role to begin the season for the Mets: pic.twitter.com/WRCUnAMRGM
"I consider myself a starter. To not be that is frustrating. But at the end of the day, I'm going to let my pitching do the work in whatever capacity that is and go from there."
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 21, 2026
- Sean Manaea pic.twitter.com/kZ6OwlK1HJ
"We've got six very, very good starting pitchers. I'm still pitching in the big leagues, so I can't complain about anything."
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 21, 2026
- Sean Manaea on his role in the Mets' pitching staff pic.twitter.com/hEYZ1VP21T
SNY on YouTube: Astros 7 Mets 5 Game Highlights - 3/21/26
SNY on YouTube: Nationals 3 Mets 1 Game Highlights - 3/21/26
SNY on YouTube: Sean Manaea on Pen Assignment - 3/21/26
SNY on YouTube: Carlos Mendoza Post Game reaction - 3/21/26
3/21/26 Mets Roster Moves - Hayden Senger optioned to Triple-A
Today's Mets Spring Training Game Notes - 3/21/2026
PRESS RELEASE: METS TO UNVEIL NEW MURAL AT QUEENS CENTER MALL ON SUNDAY, MARCH 22
- Mike Lupica: The Mets have more to prove this season than the Yankees do. "And even with the long-term contract bestowed upon him by Cohen to get Stearns out of Milwaukee, Stearns has to be enough of a realist to know that he needs to produce for Cohen and soon — and that means produce a World Series — because he’s never going to have as much runway as Brian Cashman has with Hal Steinbrenner."
Newsday:- Sean Manaea is odd man out of Mets' rotation to begin season. "The Mets will have a five-man rotation, at least through the first two turns of the rotation, with Sean Manaea as the odd man out. Mendoza plans to use the 34-year-old lefthander in a piggyback role out of the bullpen, though it is to be determined which games he will pitch in...Thursday (Opening Day) vs. Pittsburgh: Freddy Peralta; Saturday vs. Pittsburgh: David Peterson; March 29 vs. Pittsburgh: Nolan McLean; March 30 at St. Louis: Clay Holmes; March 31 at St. Louis: Kodai Senga;
- Mike Lupica: The Mets have more to prove this season than the Yankees do. "And even with the long-term contract bestowed upon him by Cohen to get Stearns out of Milwaukee, Stearns has to be enough of a realist to know that he needs to produce for Cohen and soon — and that means produce a World Series — because he’s never going to have as much runway as Brian Cashman has with Hal Steinbrenner."
- Sean Manaea is odd man out of Mets' rotation to begin season. "The Mets will have a five-man rotation, at least through the first two turns of the rotation, with Sean Manaea as the odd man out. Mendoza plans to use the 34-year-old lefthander in a piggyback role out of the bullpen, though it is to be determined which games he will pitch in...Thursday (Opening Day) vs. Pittsburgh: Freddy Peralta; Saturday vs. Pittsburgh: David Peterson; March 29 vs. Pittsburgh: Nolan McLean; March 30 at St. Louis: Clay Holmes; March 31 at St. Louis: Kodai Senga;
New York Post:
- Mets’ Mark Vientos belts homer to snap out of slump as regular season nears "Mark Vientos, who began the day 1-for-31 in the Grapefruit League, homered as part of the 3-1 split-squad loss to the Nationals in West Palm Beach, Fla...Jorge Polanco committed a throwing error in the eighth inning of the 7-5 exhibition loss to the Astros in Port St. Lucie."
- Jarred Kelenic fails to make White Sox roster as rough descent continues for former top prospect
- Sean Manaea’s demotion a clear sign of Mets’ urgency under Steve Cohen "Manaea lost his best fastball and — at least for now — his job with it. Whether he gets both back in the coming weeks in the nebulous role of “piggyback” starter is a subplot as the Mets embark on a season that, at minimum, is playoffs or bust — and arguably has higher expectations than that."
- Mike Tauchman to undergo MRI for knee issue as Mets face key Opening Day roster decision "The veteran outfielder departed Saturday’s 7-5 exhibition loss to the Astros with left knee discomfort and was to receive an MRI exam, according to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza."
- They don’t make ‘em like Howie Rose anymore — and his retirement is a loss for broadcasting sanity
- Diehard Mets fanatics met Amazin’ spouses — and calendar girls —through The 7 Line Army fan group
- Mets divulge season-opening rotation with Sean Manaea’s fate revealed
SNY.tv:
- Mets Notes: Postion players still in mix for roster spot, Jorge Polanco's learning opportunity at 1B
- Marcus Semien drives in three, Mark Vientos homers as Mets drop both Saturday games
Mets.com:
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- Tauchman Injured in Mets 7-5 Loss, Plus Notes From Split-Squad Loss to Nats
- Mike Tauchman Exits Game With Left Knee Injury
- Split Squad Game Chat: Mets @ Nationals (1:05 PM), Astros vs Mets (1:10 PM)
- Mets Announce Starting Rotation to Begin 2026 Season
- Carson Benge Staying Productive as Opening Day Nears
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- Mike Tauchman to undergo MRI for knee issue
- Grapefruit Juice: Astros 7, Mets 5 / Nationals 3, Mets 1
- Mets announce rotation to start the season
- Hayden Senger optioned to Triple-A
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- Jorge Polanco is a huge question mark at first base
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MLB.com:
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- 'We are brothers': Arozarena ready to move on from handshake dustup with Raleigh
AP Sports:
- Giants agree to 1-year deal with veteran lefty Ryan Borucki
- Seiya Suzuki to miss Cubs’ opener after injuring his right knee in World Baseball Classic
- Orioles option right-handed starter Dean Kremer to minors in surprise move
- Pirates reassign heralded prospect Konnor Griffin to minor league camp
- Blue Jays release right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold
- Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will begin the season on the injured list
- Pittsburgh Pirates capture 8-3 exhibition victory over Toronto Blue Jays
- Rangers announce they have released veteran reliever Ryan Brasier
- Outfielder Austin Slater exercises release clause in his contract with Tigers
- Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk makes Yankees’ opening day roster
MLB Trade Rumors
- Rays Roster Notes: Vilade, Palacios, Boyle
- Reds To Select Nathaniel Lowe’s Contract
- Cardinals Notes: Pushard, Graceffo, Soriano
- Cubs To Add Michael Conforto To Opening Day Roster
- Mariners Assign Colt Emerson To Minor League Camp
- Giants, Ryan Borucki Agree To Major-League Deal
- Phillies, Dylan Moore Agree To Major-League Deal
- Mets, Freddy Peralta “Highly Unlikely” To Agree To Extension Before Opening Day
- Braves Release Kyle Nelson
- Kyle Stowers, Esteury Ruiz Undergoing Testing For Injuries
- Pirates Assign Konnor Griffin To Minor League Camp
- Blue Jays Release Connor Seabold, Option Lazaro Estrada
- Merrill Kelly To Begin Season On Diamondbacks’ 15-Day IL
- Reese McGuire Opts Out Of Brewers Contract
- Brewers Option Logan Henderson, Blake Perkins
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- Pirates send Konnor Griffin to minors: Top prospect doesn't make big league roster as Opening Day nears
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- MLB futures odds, picks: Paul Skenes prop among predictions for pitching stats leaders in 2026 season
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- MLB breakout candidates: Oft-injured pitchers, post-hype prospects and more players poised for a big 2026
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Born Today 3/22:
- Matt Galante (1944)
- Danny Boitano (1953)
- Cory Lidle (1972)
- Jeremy Griffiths (1978)
- Juan Uribe (1979)
- Joe Smith (1984)
- Ike Davis (1987)
- Edwin Diaz (1994)
- Ben Simon (2002)
Died on 3/22:
- Dallas Green (2017)
3/22 Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Carl Willey from the Milwaukee Braves on March 22, 1963.
New York Mets traded Ike Hampton to the California Angels for Ken Sanders on March 22, 1975.
New York Mets traded Hector Ramirez to the Baltimore Orioles for Manny Alexander and Scott McClain on March 22, 1997.
New York Mets traded Jerson Perez to the Toronto Blue Jays for Jim Mann on March 22, 2000.
New York Mets released Tom Martin on March 22, 2009.
1963 - The New York Mets, who finished last in the National League with a 40-120 record in their inaugural season, purchase pitcher Carl Willey from the Milwaukee Braves. Willey will boost a pitching rotation that includes Roger Craig, Al Jackson and Tracy Stallard. The Mets will improve to 51-111 this season.
1997: The New York Mets, loaded with middle infielders, add two more, acquiring shortstop Manny Alexander and third baseman Scott McClain from the Baltimore Orioles. The Mets give up hard-throwing reliever Hector Ramirez in exchange.
2015 - Yankees prospect Jose Pirela runs into the center field fence at full speed in trying to chase down a drive off the bat of the Mets' Juan Lagares. He suffers a concussion and has to be taken to hospital, but escapes more serious injury. Meanwhile, Lagares circles the bases with an inside-the-park home run.
#OTD in 1965, two New York #Mets combined to throw a no-hitter in spring training. Gary Kroll and Gordie Richardson topped off the #Pirates 6-0. The first regular season no-hitter would not come until 2012 (Johan Santana). pic.twitter.com/vcRZAYW1et
— Custom Cards OTD ⚾️ (@custom_baseball) March 22, 2022
3/22/2017 Marcus Stroman pitches six one-hit innings against Puerto Rico and helps lead USA to their first WBC title. He is named the tournament’s MVP after posting a 2.35 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in three starts for USA.@STR0 pic.twitter.com/IU0w3JPQRj
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) March 22, 2022
3/22/1979 Juan Uribe is born. Uribe was traded to the Mets with Kelly Johnson in mid-2015. He hit .219 down the stretch but went 1-for-1 with an RBI in the World Series. pic.twitter.com/piZoux620X
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) March 22, 2022
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