Morning Briefing: A.J. Minter Here To Beat Old Team

Good morning, Mets fans!

New Mets reliever A.J. Minter talked about his offseason of change, mentioning that while Atlanta holds a close place in his heart, he is “here to beat them,” per Manny Gómez of NJ.com. A hectic offseason, which has included rehab from hip surgery, found himself landing in a rival town, moving from Atlanta to Queens. In the article, Minter also mentioned that he plans on throwing four more bullpens before he graduates to facing hitters. 

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It will be Clay Holmes going against Ryan Gusto of the Houston Astros in the Mets’ Grapefruit League opener on Saturday. Click here for more on the pitching matchup.

Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic went into depth on how the Mets’ reinvigorated hitting lab could help spur development amongst all levels.

Frankie Montas told reporters that he’s “feeling pretty good” after getting a PRP shot yesterday, per SNY.

The Mets signed right-handed pitcher Connor Overton to a minor league deal, per Mike Mayer of Metsmerized Online. Overton had a 4.85 ERA in 59 MLB innings from 2021-2023.

Matt Allan is healthy and expects to be pitching for a minor-league affiliate when camp breaks, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. This would be the first time Allan has appeared in a game since 2019.

Carlos Mendoza said that he’s currently leaning towards hitting Francisco Lindor leadoff and Juan Soto second in the lineup, per SNY. To learn more about the lineup decision, click here!

Over the course of the season, the Mets will hold 13 theme nights, they will also feature four games with additional specialty ticket package items via special event ticket purchase.

The Mets are showing interest in bringing back José Quintana, per Pat Ragazzo of Mets on SI. For more on the report, click here.

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Outfielder Lawrence Butler and the A’s are in talks on a contract extension, per Evan Drellich of The Athletic. The former sixth-round pick posted a .262/.317/.490 slash line with 22 homers in 125 games last season. 

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The Colorado Rockies signed left-handed pitcher Scott Alexander to a one-year deal.

Dustin May revealed that his season ending emergency esophagus surgery was due to his tearing his esophagus while eating a salad, per Jack Harris of The LA Times.

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It seems like Francisco Lindor will lead off for the Mets yet again in 2025.

The Mets are showing interest in bringing José Quintana back.

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On This Date in Mets History

2021: The Mets and Taijuan Walker agree to a two-year, $20 million deal. Walker would appear an All-Star game while posting a 3.98 ERA as a Met.

2003: The Mets sign Tony Clark to a minor league deal.

Born on This Date: Luis Severino (1994), Justin Verlander (1983), Liván Hernández (1975), Shane Spencer (1972), Phil Lombardi (1963).

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