Spring Training Game Chat: Cardinals vs Mets, 6:10 P.M.

Monday, March 10, 2025 • 6:10 PM
Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL
RHP Sonny Gray (0-0, 10.13) vs. RHP Griffin Canning (0-0, 0.00)
SNY • MLBN

Sunday was a day of highs and lows in Mets world. The Mets announced before the game that Francisco Alvarez needed surgery on his hand and would be out for at least six to eight weeks. Every spring training game now is even more important from a catching perspective as the Mets try to figure out who is next on the depth chart. As of writing, the Mets have not signed anyone, and there is only one catcher, Luis Torrens, on the 40-man roster. There is now an open competition between Jakson Reetz, Hayden Senger and Chris Williams who are all still in major league camp (Kevin Parada was cut about a week ago).

The highs yesterday all came from the game. Clay Holmes got stretched out to 67 pitches and shut out the Nations over three 2/3 innings. Jakson Reetz hit a grand slam. Mark Vientos hit his first home run of the spring. The Mets look to keep the on-field success going tonight as they search for their third straight win.

Mets Lineup

1. Francisco Lindor, SS
2. Juan Soto, RF
3. Pete Alonso, 1B
4. Jesse Winker, LF
5. Mark Vientos,3B
6. Starling Marte, DH
7. Jeff McNeil, 2B
8. Luis Torrens, C
9. Jose Siri, CF

Opposing Lineup

1. Masyn Winn, SS
2. Brendan Donovan, LF
3. Alec Burleson, 1B
4. Luken Baker, DH
5. Nolan Gorman, 3B
6. Pedro Pagés, C
7. Thomas Saggese, 2B
8. Victor Scott II, RF
9. Michael Siani, CF

Three Things To Watch For

1. Griffin Canning. Canning is competing for the last spot in the rotation or to be the sixth starter if the Mets decide to roll with six after the first two weeks of the season. In one 2/3 innings this spring, he has allowed two hits and a walk but no runs while striking out two batters. Canning was raving about the pitching lab when he signed with the Mets. At the end of 2024, he added a sweeper, and he is also tinkering with a new sinker. We are watching todayspecifically for these pitches and how hitters handle them.
2. Starling Marte. Marte makes his spring debut as the DH this evening! With the signing of Juan Soto, Marte will be in a DH platoon with Jesse Winker, with both players finding time in the field depending on whether Brandon Nimmo is playing in center or a corner spot. There was some chatter about trading Marte throughout the off-season, and it’s still a possibility.
3. Luis Torrens. Given the news over the weekend about Alvarez, Luis Torrens becomes that much more important for the Mets in 2025. He had to do this last season when Alvarez missed serious time after ligament surgery. In 2024 he hit .229/.292/.373 with an 89 OPS+ and a 0.7 bWAR. If he can hit near league-average OPS+, the Mets should be able to tread water until Alvarez comes back.

Let’s go Mets!

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