Morning Briefing: Luis Robert Jr. to Play This Week
Good morning, Mets fans!
Carlos Mendoza told the media that Luis Robert Jr. will start playing in minor league games on March 4.
The Mets on Saturday dropped their matchup with the Nationals 3-2. Tobias Myers struck out four in the loss.
Spring training action continues at Clover Park on Sunday as the Mets welcome the Houston Astros to Port St. Lucie for a 1:10 p.m. game. It will be Clay Holmes (0-0, 4.91 ERA, 3 SO) on the mound for the Mets in his second start of the spring against Jason Alexander (0-0, 54.00 ERA, 1 SO) on the mound for Houston.
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On This Date in Mets History
1976: Tom Seaver informed the Mets he would not report to spring training until the two sides worked out a new contract.
2012: Johan Santana faced MLB hitters for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery in 2010.
Born on This Date: Michael Conforto (1993), Ramon Castro (1976), Rich Rodriguez (1963), Tony Castillo (1963).
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