Morning Briefing: Francisco Lindor Named Team Puerto Rico Captain
Good morning, Mets fans!
On Wednesday, Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor was named captain for Team Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Aaron Judge was named captain of Team America a couple of days ago, and now another New York star will be leading his country. Lindor played for Team Puerto Rico in the 2017 and 2023 WBCs.
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The Mets dropped their second series of the year Wednesday, falling in extra innings to the Minnesota Twins. Despite tying the game at 3-3 in the eighth inning, the Mets were unable to score a run in the 10th inning.
New York starts a seven-game homestand against the Cardinals and Phillies this weekend. Griffin Canning gets the start on Thursday against Andre Pallante of St. Louis.
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Jeff McNeil will play center field today for Single-A St. Lucie, with the possibility of him playing there once he returns to the Mets.
Francisco Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a walk, two RBIs and played the entire game at catcher on Wednesday night for Double-A Binghamton. He also threw out baserunners trying to steal second.
Mets 2024 third round pick Nate Dohm pitched five innings of one-run ball on Wednesday for the St. Lucie Mets.
The Mets optioned Max Kranick to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday to make room for Justin Hagenman. Kranick is likely to return to the Mets on Thursday when they place outfielder Jose Siri on the IL.
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Forty executives were polled, and the top five front offices were the Dodgers, Rays, Brewers, Guardians and Yankees, per Tyler Kepner of The Athletic. The Mets came in at 11th.
The Braves activated Spencer Strider from the IL and went five innings in his first start since April of 2024.
Athletes Unlimited Softball League is naming Kim Ng commissioner, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.
Harrison Bader talked about his time with the Mets.
The Chicago White Sox designated veteran pitcher Mike Clevinger for assignment.
On his rehab assignment, reliever Liam Hendriks bought a food truck for the entire Hartford Yard Goats organization.
Liam Hendriks, @RedSox pitcher on rehab tonight for Portland, rented a food truck for his whole team. And all of the Yard Goats. And everyone who works at Dunkin' Park. Pretty classy. pic.twitter.com/QrIzTEQy96
— Hartford Yard Goats (@GoYardGoats) April 16, 2025
Miami Marlins traded Jonah Bride to the Twins for cash considerations, per Craig Mish of SportsGrid. Bride was DFA’d this week by Miami.
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Mike Mayer gives a touching tribute to MMO founder Joe D.
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On This Date in Mets History
2021: Jacob deGrom becomes the ninth player in MLB history to strike out nine consecutive batters.
2010: José Reyes drives in the go-ahead run in the 20th inning to give the Mets the win in an over-seven-hour affair against the Cardinals.
2009: Luis Castillo beats out an infield single to mark the first walk-off in Citi Field history, beating the Brewers 5-4.
2006: Pedro Martínez gets the 200th win of his career with a victory over the Braves.
1964: The Mets face the Pirates in front of 50,312 fans in the first game at Shea Stadium.
Born on This Date: Jed Lowrie (1984), Gary Bennett (1972).
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