Spring Training Game Chat: Mets vs. Marlins, 7:10 P.M.

Friday, March 6, 2026 • 7:10 PM
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium • Jupiter, FL
LHP Sean Manaea (0-0, -.–) vs. RHP Max Meyer (0-0, 0.00)
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We have spring training night games!

The Mets will play their first of seven night games this spring tonight. Night games in spring used to happen only a handful of times, but last year that number spiked for Mets. This year, they are playing around the same amount as they did in 2025.

The Mets are slowly working in their regular stars into spring training action this week. Yesterday, Brett Baty got time in right field and Jorge Polanco made his debut at first. Today, Sean Manaea will make his spring debut with Kodai Senga following tomorrow. After injury-plagued seasons in 2025, the Mets’ success in 2026 depends on both Manaea and Senga.

Mets Lineup

1. Marcus Semien – 2B
2. Carson Benge – RF
3. Francisco Alvarez – C
4. Ryan Clifford – 1B
5. Tyrone Taylor – CF
6. A.J. Ewing – LF
7. Austin Barnes – DH
8. Christian Arroyo – 3B
9. Vidal Bruján – SS

Starting Pitcher: Sean Manaea

Opposing Lineup

1. Xavier Edwards – 2B
2. Heriberto Hernández – LF
3. Connor Norby – 3B
4. Christopher Morel – 1B
5. Maximo Acosta – SS
6. Kemp Alderman – RF
7. Brian Navarreto – C
8. Deyvison De Los Santos – DH
9. Andrew Pintar – CF

Starting Pitcher: Max Meyer

Game Notes

• The Mets announced that they’ve optioned right-handed reliever Dylan Ross to Triple-A Syracuse. The 25-year-old, who had a 2.17 ERA over 54 innings in the minors last season, has not appeared in any big-league games this spring and also has yet to make his major league debut.
• Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that right-hander Robert Stock was experiencing shoulder discomfort after throwing for Team Israel and thus is no longer set to pitch in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Stock, who signed a minor league deal with the Mets back in November, has not allowed a run in three innings during Grapefruit League play this year.

Three Things To Watch For

1. Sean Manaea. Mid-way through 2024, Manaea dropped his arm angle and it was a revelation. He finished the season going 12-6 over 32 starts and 181 2/3 innings with a 3.47 ERA, 3.83 FIP, 1.084 WHIP, 114 ERA+ and a 3.0 bWAR. Last season, Manaea battled injuries, which held him to 60 2/3 innings over 15 games (12 starts) with a 5.64 ERA, 4.39 FIP, 1.220 WHIP, 72 ERA+ and a -0.4 bWAR. We are hoping to see a healthy and effective Manaea tonight!
2. Carson Benge. Benge has been getting on base at a healthy .357 clip this spring with a .308 BA. But if you look only at his official spring stats, you’ll see a “disappointing” .308 SLG (.665 OPS) because in official spring games, it has been all singles. In his last game against Israel, though, he hit his first homer of spring. Flash some power tonight Carson!
3. The future is bright! Ewing is one of the fastest-rising prospects in the Mets’ system, landing on the Baseball Prospectus (No. 38), MLB Pipeline (No. 97) and Baseball America (No. 83) top 100 lists this offseason. He’s off to a terrific start this spring, going 3-for-8 with three runs scored, a double, a home run, a walk and a stolen base (1.239 OPS).

Let’s go Mets!

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