MARCH 21•NJ.COM
Obstruction! Mets' Francisco Lindor accused of blocking base, but did he? (WATCH)MLB umpires have been encouraged to enforce the rule more this season
Mets provide 'very encouraging' update on ace Kodai SengaMets manager Carlos Mendoza provides an update on starter Kodai Senga's shoulder injury
MARCH 21•NJ.COM
New York Mets Ace Kodai Senga to Begin Throwing Within a WeekThe Mets ace can begin working his way towards a return if he passes the team’s internal testing.
MARCH 21•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jorge López - Looking good this springLopez has posted a 2.57 ERA and 5:1 K:BB through seven Grapefruit League innings this spring.
ImpactThe 31-year-old right-hander is trying to get his career back on track after a rough 2023 that saw him stumble to a 5.95 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 18.4 percent strikeout rate over 59 innings split between the Twins, Orioles and Marlins. Lopez was an effective closer for Baltimore as recently as 2022 however, and after signing a one-year, $2 million contract with the Mets in December, he should fill a middle-relief role in a bullpen that doesn't have a lot of established high-leverage arms to get the ball to closer Edwin Diaz. If Lopez can regain his prior form, he could emerge as one of the team's primary set-up options.
MARCH 21•ROTOWIRE
Adam Ottavino - Set for setup roleOttavino has allowed one run this spring over four appearances with a 4:4 K:BB.
ImpactThe 38-year-old right-hander re-signed with the Mets in January and should be one of the team's top set-up men in front of closer Edwin Diaz. Ottavino helped cover for Diaz's absence last year and recorded a career-high 12 saves along with 12 holds, but he has six career seasons with 20-plus holds and should return to that level in 2024.
MARCH 21•ROTOWIRE
Drew Smith - Locked into bullpen spotSmith has a 0.00 ERA and 5:1 K:BB through 4.2 Grapefruit League innings and will be part of the Mets' Opening Day bullpen, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
ImpactThe 30-year-old right-hander has been a dependable arm for New York the last two seasons, posting a 3.78 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 113:44 K:BB over 102.1 innings with seven wins and 26 holds. Smith should be part of the middle-innings bridge to closer Edwin Diaz.
MARCH 21•ROTOWIRE
Marlins Offering Solid Deal With All-You-Can-Eat Ticket For $52The Miami Marlins have a new ticket option that will give fans a good deal on food as concession as stadium concession prices continue to be...
MARCH 21•OUTKICK.COM
