The Astros snapped the Mets winning streak yesterday beating the Mets 2-1 in West Palm beach. It was an unusual spring training game happening at night, in February, and with no television or radio coverage. It was also the first Mets spring training game of the season where the Mets did not hit a home run. The best performance of the night belonged to Tylor Megill who pitched three scoreless innings, scattering two hits, while striking out four.
Today Luis Severino will make his Mets debut. Severino signed a one-year deal with the Mets at the end of November for 13 million. The Mets are hoping they can help Severino figure it out this year and return to his stellar form from a few seasons ago.
Three Things To Watch For:
- Luis Severino: Over 19 games and 89 1/3 innings last year, Severino had a 6.65 ERA, 6.14 FIP, 1.646 WHIP and a 65 ERA+. In 2022 though, over 19 games, he tossed 102 innings with a 3.18 ERA, 3.70 FIP, 1.000 WHIP and a 124 ERA+. Today we are looking for a smooth, easy outing for Severino so he can get the confidence going early this spring.
- Omar Narváez: Omar makes his spring debut today! He signed a one-year deal with the Mets before last season with a player option, effectively making it a two-year, 15 million dollar deal. At the start of 2023 he was set to be the starting catcher until Francisco Álvarez was ready. Omar got a nasty calf strain in early April and eventually landed on the 60-day injured list. This opened up the door last year for Francisco (and several other catchers). A healthy Omar Narváez makes the floor of the Mets roster higher than any other back-up catcher scenario
- Trayce Thompson: Trayce is off to an incredibly hot start as he fights for the last outfield spot on the active roster. In three games so far this spring he is 4-for-7 with a double and two home runs. One of them was a grand slam (which is why he already has 6 RBI for the spring).
Let’s Go Mets!
