Good Morning. Happy Birthday Matt Harvey, Brandon Nimmo and Clay Holmes. Mets start season in Houston as Luisangel Acuna, Brett Baty, Hayden Senger and Max Kranick make team.
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Today's Game: Mets @ Astros, 4:10 PM NYM Clay Holmes Vs. Framber Valdez.
AP Sports: “Soto signed a record $765 million, 15-year contract to leave the Yankees and join the Mets, who totaled $1.36 billion in payroll and luxury tax over four years under owner Steve Cohen but remain without a title since 1986. New York is 41-22 in openers, at .651 the best winning percentage of any franchise. After losing their first eight, the Mets have won 41 of their last 55. Holmes left the Yankees for a $38 million, three-year deal with the Mets and will make his first start since 2018 with Pittsburgh. Framber Valdez will be on the mound for the Astros."
NY Post: Clay Holmes’ Mets Opening Day start is a realfull-circle moment. “Clay Holmes opened the season last year in Houston. That’s
about the only similarity from then to now. Since that Opening Day with the
Yankees against the Astros, he’s switched uniforms and jobs in about as stark a
way as possible.”
Tim Healey Newsday: Mets round out Opening Day roster withseveral fun stories. “Team officials rounded out the day one roster on
Wednesday with a trio of players who are not guaranteed long stays but come
with fun stories: infielder Brett Baty, catcher Hayden Senger, reliever Max
Kranick… Senger, who turns 28 next week, will be the Mets’ backup catcher in
his first time in the majors — after seven years in the minors. He has slowly
climbed the ladder since he was a 24th-round draft pick in 2018, never hitting
much but impressing Mets officials across regimes with his defensive ability.”
Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: Luisangel Acuña makes MetsOpening Day roster. “The Mets have spent the last week searching for infield
help, but with less than 24 hours before Opening Day, the club opted to use
Luisangel Acuña, a source confirmed to the Daily News.”
NY Post: Paul Blackburn injury the latest hit to Mets’pitching depth with Opening Day roster now set. “Instead of heading to the
bullpen, Paul Blackburn will start the season on the 15-day injured list with
right knee inflammation, president of baseball operations David Stearns said
Wednesday.”
Tim Healey Newsday: Mets' Francisco Alvarez, the catcher
without fear, is ready for his star turn. “Francisco Alvarez, the Mets’ catcher
without fear, might be their next star. He feels ready for what figures to be a
critical year in his development and ascent, even if that has to wait another
month or so as he recovers from surgery after breaking the hamate bone in his
left hand. “I think I can be the best catcher in baseball,” said Alvarez…“I
really think I have the potential to be the best catcher in baseball.”
NY Post: SNY trio previews the 2025 Mets with The Post — where theythink Amazin’s stack up in tight NL East. Steve Serby talks to Gary, Keith and
Ron about Juan Soto, the Mets Pitching, 2025 outlook, team speed with Keith
saying this about the lineup: “Q: Is this the best lineup in baseball? Keith:
It’s certainly right there. I think it was critical that [Pete] Alonso was
re-signed. You brought in [Juan] Soto I had dinner with [Mike] Rizzo, the
general manager of the Nationals, in Florida one night and he said that Soto’s
the best offensive player in the game, even over [Shohei] Ohtani. But, if they
hadn’t brought Pete back, it just would hove been a trade-off.”
Jon Heyman NY Post Sports+: NL East preview 2025: Predictingwhere Mets will finish in three-team race. "1. Mets...O/U Wins: 90.5…Key Player: Juan
Soto. Who else?...Player who’ll need to step up: Francisco Alvarez…Biggest
question mark: The rotation” (subscription required)
Mike Puma NY Post Sports+: Mets 2025 season preview:Projected lineup, rotation, MLB prediction as Juan Soto raises expectations. “Mets
season prediction 92-70 (second place in NL East and wild-card berth) The
lineup has the potential to be the best in Mets history, but it’s hard to get
too excited about this starting rotation. Even so, it’s probably deep enough to
get the Mets back into the postseason.”
Jon Heyman NY Post Sports+: The Steve Cohen adjustment thatchanged everything about Juan Soto pursuit. “The first time occurred at the
first of three rounds of bidding, when the Mets offered about $492 million….Cohen
was surprised when Soto’s agent Scott Boras called to say he wasn’t in the
ballpark…Cohen resolved then to ditch the projections of his “baseball people”
and stay in the ballgame…“I had to adjust my thinking,” Cohen said. He adjusted
it, and adjusted it yet again.” (subscription required)
Mets Roster Move: New York Mets traded RHP Sean Harney to St. Louis Cardinals for cash considerations. On 12/6/24: The New York Mets have acquired RHP Sean Harney from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for 2024 International Pool Money.
PRESS RELEASE: NEW YORK METS TO HONOR ED KRANEPOOL WITH UNIFORM PATCH FOR 2025 SEASON "The New York Mets today announced that the team will wear a tribute uniform patch all season long to honor Mets Hall of Famer Ed Kranepool. Kranepool passed away on September 8, 2024, at age 79. The patch will feature Kranepool's iconic number seven and will be worn on the sleeve of all Mets jerseys"
In all, 9 former @BKCyclones are on the #Mets' 2025 Opening Day roster. https://t.co/PrBRSvaqtg
— Justin Rocke (@JustinRocke) March 26, 2025
Max Kranick, Huascar Brázoban, and Hayden Senger will be on the Mets' Opening Day roster pic.twitter.com/n6WHOSaWsF
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2025
Brett Baty has also been informed he'll be on the Opening Day roster.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 26, 2025
"He earned it, he's worked incredibly hard his entire career"
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2025
David Stearns on Hayden Senger making the Mets' Opening Day roster: pic.twitter.com/29L8qEBF1d
Here is a very happy Hayden Senger on how he learned he made the Mets: pic.twitter.com/msCf9J1cWM
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 26, 2025
"It's a roller coaster playing in the minor leagues for that long...to be here, it does make it all worth it"
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 26, 2025
- Hayden Senger pic.twitter.com/giz23YY0eK
From Grocery Store aisles to the Big Leagues…
— Binghamton Rumble Ponies (@RumblePoniesBB) March 26, 2025
Congrats to Hayden Senger on making the @Mets 2025 Opening Day roster! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/xwyzP9OeRB
Hayden Senger's last AB as a Cyclone was a memorable one 🍎
— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) March 26, 2025
Congrats on making the Opening Day roster. #AmazinStartsHere pic.twitter.com/jO6OD7EAK5
Max Kranick grew up a Mets fan attending games at Shea Stadium with David Wright being his favorite player
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 26, 2025
Today, he has officially made the Mets' Opening Day roster 💙🧡 pic.twitter.com/eLMAh5nFbr
Paul Blackburn will begin the season on the IL due to right knee inflammation
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2025
The Mets do not believe the injury is serious and expect him back at some point in April pic.twitter.com/RM53385lMd
Interesting that Canario is still with the team, and is in Houston. pic.twitter.com/7Hlqhty6Bp
— Justin Mc (@LGMets5150) March 27, 2025
Francisco Alvarez got his stitches out on Monday
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2025
He will begin working on strength and will ramp up to baseball activities pic.twitter.com/XKVMLpgbGl
Carlos Mendoza says Brett Baty will receive "a lot of the reps" at second base with Jeff McNeil starting the season on the IL pic.twitter.com/j3FccLBNGn
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2025
Carlos Mendoza's mindset heading into his second season as Mets manager?
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2025
"The same" pic.twitter.com/W22J22NssP
Clay Holmes is ready to roll for tomorrow's Opening Day start pic.twitter.com/ImUDpO34HW
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2025
"This is going to be Juan Soto's best season ever" - @AnthonyDiComo on Baseball Night in New York
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 26, 2025
➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/5P79zikNJJ
Either the Mets or Yankees will win the 2025 World Series, says @Jim_Duquette on Baseball Night in New York pic.twitter.com/llkGodt9pg
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 27, 2025
Johan Santana joins @mmargaux8 on @Honda SportsNite to discuss his Opening Day starter routine, his advice for Clay Holmes, and his expectations for the Mets in 2025 pic.twitter.com/iVf42ross9
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 27, 2025
"He knows the bright lights are on him... he stays within himself. That's why he's so great."#MLBTonight previews tomorrow's clash between the Mets and Astros, featuring Juan Soto's debut 👀 pic.twitter.com/PiaZpPfAIm
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) March 26, 2025
Juan Soto will struggle in Queens?!@robparkerMLBbro explains his outlook for the slugger. #MLBNowShowdown pic.twitter.com/rpMYvBvN5X
— MLB Now (@MLBNow) March 26, 2025
Who will be the Mets' MVP this season?
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 26, 2025
Our staff makes their picks 👀 pic.twitter.com/s8q3nq0b1z
Ryne Stanek on working out with Pete Alonso and Sean Manaea in the offseason and conversations they had
— Vito Calise (@VitoFCalise) March 26, 2025
"Obviously we played really well. Like there was a lot of a lot of lot of like really good things that happened. If the clubhouse is bad. It shows on the field a lot of times.… pic.twitter.com/kVgB8MIFZa
Opening Day Roster News:
- From Whole Foods to The Show: Senger makes Mets Opening Day roster (MLB.com)
- Here's a look at the Mets' Opening Day roster (MLB.com)
- Mets round out Opening Day roster with several fun stories (Newsday)
- Clay Holmes’ Mets Opening Day start is a real full-circle moment (New York Post)
- Paul Blackburn injury the latest hit to Mets’ pitching depth with Opening Day roster now set (New York Post)
- Luisangel Acuña makes Mets Opening Day roster (NYDN)
- Mike Lupica: As we hit Opening Day, can Yankees and Mets give us a repeat performance? (NYDN)
- NY Mets Opening Day: 3 things to watch today as 2025 season begins vs Astros (The Record)
- Mets' projected Opening Day lineup vs. Astros and 3 final thoughts as 2025 season begins (The Record)
- MLB Opening Day 2025 live: Lineups, updates, highlights, more (ESPN)
- Mets close to settling Opening Day roster: Baty, Kranick, Senger all make team (The Athletic)
- Luisangel Acuña cracks New York Mets' Opening Day roster (SI.com)
Juan Soto News:
- Juan Soto-led Mets not running away from sky-high expectations (New York Post)
- The Steve Cohen adjustment that changed everything about Juan Soto pursuit (New York Post)
- Aaron Judge-Juan Soto debate is an epic New York throwback that leaves no dream too big (New York Post)
- Juan Soto almost had a very different career in baseball (NJ.com)
- Opening Day 2025: Inside Juan Soto's new chapter with Mets (ESPN)
- The top 12 storylines for the 2025 MLB season: A potential Dodger dynasty, Juan Soto’s worth and more (The Athletic)
Other Mets News:
- Mets in launch mode as highly anticipated season arrives (Newsday)
- Mets to honor Ed Kranepool with jersey patch this season (Newsday)
- Expectations for 2025 Mets: Out of this world (Newsday)
- NL East preview 2025: Predicting where Mets will finish in three-team race (New York Post)
- Mets managing expectations ahead of anticipated season (NYDN)
- NY Mets uniform patch honors Ed Kranepool with No. 7 on their sleeves for 2025 season (The Record)
- Mets reliever Paul Blackburn (knee) to start season on 15-day IL (ESPN)
- MLB in 2025: The numbers that define baseball, from 1.96 to 41 to 1.44 billion (The Athletic)
- Inside the pitch design process that fuels the Mets’ rotation (The Athletic)
- On Clay Holmes And The Changing Times For Opening Day Pitchers (Forbes)
Mack's Mets
2025 Draft Prospect - #61 - RHP - James Ellwanger - Dallas Baptist
2025 Draft Prospect - #62 - RHP - Patrick Forbes - Louisville
2025 Draft Prospect - #63 - RHP - Gabe Davis - Oklahoma State
2025 Draft Prospect - #64 - RHP - Brett Crossland - Mountain Pointe (AZ)
Your 30 #OpeningDay starters 👇 pic.twitter.com/vLAdNHj352
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) March 27, 2025
Who will be the Yankees' MVP this season?
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) March 26, 2025
Our staff makes their picks ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/9izspZA73t
Time to turn up the heat on #MLBTonight! 🔥
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) March 27, 2025
The panel offers up their favorite hot take for the upcoming season... pic.twitter.com/9LoyK7IK0u
Some 2025 season predictions courtesy of the women of MLB Network 🗣️#WomensHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/vLIN5bAvXY
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) March 26, 2025
Our staff makes their picks for National League MVP in 2025 🏅 pic.twitter.com/pLRIFmRKyA
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 26, 2025
Well here it is …. The initial DP TOP 25 is hot off the press … courtesy of @MLBNetwork … will be curious to see how this shakes out after a couple of weeks. Fire away … I’m ready for the debate! Skubal KING of hill until dethroned. pic.twitter.com/cTu2Bl5QuC
— Dan Plesac (@Plesac19) March 26, 2025
Reports state that the Blue Jays are "doing everything they can" to reach an extension with Vlad Guerrero Jr. before Opening Day.@ShiDavidi joins #MLBTonight with the latest. pic.twitter.com/4VKiJ2Xqlt
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) March 26, 2025
.@markdero7 thinks the A's are flying under the radar heading into the season:
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) March 27, 2025
"There's an air about this team... you're not going to want to play them." pic.twitter.com/m7fiLzMDJk
AP Sports:
Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Bill Sudakis (1946)
- Michael Cuddyer (1979)
- Johnny Monell (1986)
- Matt Harvey (1989)
- Brandon Nimmo (1993)
- Clay Holmes (1993)
Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Bill Sudakis from the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 27, 1972.
New York Mets released Jim Beauchamp on March 27, 1974.
New York Mets traded Jackson Todd to the Philadelphia Phillies for Edward Cuervo on March 27, 1978.
New York Mets traded Nino Espinosa to the Philadelphia Phillies for Richie Hebner and Jose Moreno on March 27, 1979.
New York Mets traded Ed Hearn, Rick Anderson and Mauro Gozzo to the Kansas City Royals for David Cone and Chris Jelic on March 27, 1987.
New York Mets traded Kevin Baez and Tom Wegmann to the Baltimore Orioles for David Segui on March 27, 1994.
New York Mets traded Mark Leiter to the Colorado Rockies for Brian Rose on March 27, 2001.
New York Mets traded Timo Perez to the Chicago White Sox for Matt Ginter on March 27, 2004.
New York Mets signed free agent Raul Valdes on March 27, 2010.
New York Mets sold Elvin Ramirez to the Los Angeles Angels on March 27, 2013.
New York Mets signed free agent Rene Rivera on March 27, 2019.
1992: A lawsuit is filed against Mets pitcher David Cone by three women who charge him with exposing himself to them while in the bullpen at Shea Stadium.
3/27/1993 Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is born. Nimmo has a career .393 on-base percentage and trails only John Olerud (.425) for the highest OBP in team history.@You_Found_Nimmo pic.twitter.com/T8obYUsJEe
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) March 27, 2022
3/27/1987 The Mets trade Ed Hearn, Rick Anderson and Mauro Gozzo to the Royals for David Cone and Chris Jelic. As a Met, Cone was a 20-game winner, pitched an immaculate inning and tied a franchise record by striking out 19 batters in a game. @dcone36 pic.twitter.com/gS8msoW6Cf
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) March 27, 2022
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