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3:48 PM - Mike Tauchman (NYM) underwent surgery Thursday to repair the torn meniscus in his left knee, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
1:17 PM - Tobias Myers (NYM) has secured a spot in the Mets' Opening Day bullpen, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
1:14 PM - Luis Garcia (NYM) has won a spot in the Mets' bullpen to begin the season, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
1:10 PM - Luis Torrens (NYM) has claimed a spot on the Mets' Opening Day rotation, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
1:08 PM - Tyrone Taylor (NYM) has held onto a spot on the Mets' Opening Day roster, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
1:06 PM - Brooks Raley (NYM) will begin the season as part of the Mets' bullpen, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
1:04 PM - Jared Young (NYM) has won a spot on the Mets' Opening Day roster, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
11:58 AM - Tommy Pham (NYM) Mets signed Pham to a minor-league contract Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
9:16 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) will start at designated hitter and bat sixth in Thursday's opener against the Pirates.
9:13 AM - Mark Vientos (NYM) is not in the lineup for Thursday's opener versus the Pirates.
9:09 AM - Francisco Lindor (NYM) (hand) is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff in Thursday's opener against the Pirates.
3:58 PM - A.J. Minter (NYM) Mets placed Minter (lat) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
3:55 PM - Ben Rortvedt (NYM) Mets designated Rortvedt for assignment Wednesday.
3:13 PM - Vidal Brujan (NYM) Mets designated Brujan for assignment Wednesday.
2:15 PM - Bryan Hudson (NYM) Mets designated Hudson for assignment Wednesday.
3:49 PM - Francisco Lindor (NYM) (hand) is expected to be good to go for Thursday's Opening Day game against the Pirates, MLB.com reports.
12:49 PM - David Peterson (NYM) gave up one run on five hits and a walk over five innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. He struck out four.
12:46 PM - Luke Weaver (NYM) gave up a run on three walks in one-third of an inning during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.
12:42 PM - Juan Soto (NYM) went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.
1:32 PM - Mark Vientos (NYM) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's split-squad game against the Nationals.
1:24 PM - Vidal Brujan (NYM) appears likely to fill the last spot on the Mets' bench with Mike Tauchman (knee) headed for surgery, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
11:23 AM - Craig Kimbrel (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza informed Kimbrel on Sunday that the reliever won't be included on the Opening Day roster, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.
11:17 AM - Mike Tauchman (NYM) was diagnosed Sunday with a torn meniscus in his left knee and will require surgery, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
4:39 PM - Mike Tauchman (NYM) was removed from Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros with a left knee injury, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
1:12 PM - Sean Manaea (NYM) will not begin the season in the Mets' starting rotation, although Carlos Mendoza indicated Saturday that the veteran southpaw would be used in a piggy-back role, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
10:57 AM - Hayden Senger (NYM) Mets optioned Senger to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.
8:13 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) (hand) will start behind the plate and bat ninth in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
5:44 PM - Craig Kimbrel (NYM) did not exercise the first opt out in his minor-league contract with the Mets as he continues to pursue a spot on the Opening Day roster, Pat Ragazzo of SI.com reports.
1:18 PM - Kodai Senga (NYM) gave up three hits and a walk over four scoreless innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He struck out four.
12:27 PM - Austin Warren (NYM) Mets optioned Warren to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
11:40 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said Friday that Alvarez (back) is feeling "better" and could rejoin the Grapefruit League lineup Saturday if he continues to improve, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
3:07 PM - Joey Gerber (NYM) Mets optioned Gerber to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.
3:02 PM - Ronny Mauricio (NYM) Mets optioned Mauricio to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.
1:53 PM - Bo Bichette (NYM) went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a home run and five RBI in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.
4:41 PM - Sean Manaea (NYM) struck out four and didn't allow a baserunner over four scoreless innings during Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. According to Max Goodman of NJ.com, the left-hander averaged 88.3 mph with his fastball and topped out at 89.9 mph.
1:43 PM - Adbert Alzolay (NYM) Mets reassigned Alzolay to minor-league camp Tuesday.
1:35 PM - Nick Burdi (NYM) Mets reassigned Burdi to minor-league camp Tuesday.
10:46 AM - MJ Melendez (NYM) Mets optioned Melendez to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.
10:37 AM - Christian Scott (NYM) was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.
10:05 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and an RBI in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.
9:59 AM - Craig Kimbrel (NYM) is in the running the final spot in the Mets' Opening Day bullpen, Tim Britton and Will Sammon of The Athletic report.
9:55 AM - Bryan Hudson (NYM) may be the favorite to claim the final spot in the Mets' Opening Day bullpen, Tim Britton and Will Sammon of The Athletic report.
2:55 PM - Huascar Brazoban (NYM) Carlos Mendoza said Monday that as long as Brazoban finishes spring training healthy, he'll be part of the Mets' Opening Day roster, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
1:19 PM - Marcus Semien (NYM) went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.
1:11 PM - Huascar Brazoban (NYM) isn't guaranteed a spot in the Opening Day bullpen, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
1:02 PM - Mike Tauchman (NYM) has a March 25 opt-out in his minor-league contract, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
3:20 PM - Francisco Lindor (NYM) (hand) played four innings while making his spring debut in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, but afterwards he wouldn't yet commit to being ready for Opening Day despite saying that he has "checked every single box," Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
12:36 PM - Ji Hwan Bae (NYM) Mets reassigned Bae to minor-league camp Sunday.
12:29 PM - Carl Edwards Jr. (NYM) Mets reassigned Edwards to minor-league camp Sunday.
10:50 AM - Mark Vientos (NYM) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.
10:46 AM - Freddy Peralta (NYM) allowed one run on one hit and one walks over four innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He struck out six.
9:25 AM - Francisco Lindor (NYM) (hand) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.
2:56 PM - Richard Lovelady (NYM) Mets claimed Lovelady off waivers from the Nationals on Saturday.
2:52 PM - Justin Hagenman (NYM) Mets placed Hagenman on the 60-day injured list Saturday due to a rib fracture.
12:36 PM - Clay Holmes (NYM) gave up one run on two hits over five innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. He struck out six without walking a batter.
12:27 PM - Devin Williams (NYM) gave up two hits and struck out two in a scoreless inning during Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.
12:24 PM - Kodai Senga (NYM) struck out five over three perfect innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.
12:17 PM - A.J. Minter (NYM) (lat) hit 93 mph with his fastball in a live batting practice session Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
4:37 PM - Francisco Lindor (NYM) (hand) took batting practice on the field Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
12:59 PM - Jorge Polanco (NYM) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
4:25 PM - Sean Manaea (NYM) gave up three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and one walk over 2.2 innings during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. According to Max Goodman of NJ.com, the left-hander averaged 89 mph with his fastball but said he isn't concerned by the lower velocity.
12:04 PM - Mike Tauchman (NYM) could wind up being the Mets' Opening Day right fielder, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
11:28 AM - Francisco Lindor (NYM) (hand) is close to being cleared to take full batting practice on the field, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
6:38 PM - Francisco Lindor (NYM) (hand) played four innings at shortstop during a minor-league spring game Tuesday, though he did not hit in the contest, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
11:44 AM - Francisco Lindor (NYM) (hand) went through fielding drills with the other Mets infielders Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
10:48 AM - Jonah Tong (NYM) Mets optioned Tong to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.
2:38 PM - Francisco Lindor (NYM) (hand) remains confident he'll be ready for Opening Day, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
2:23 PM - Luis Robert Jr. (NYM) could make his Grapefruit League debut with the Mets on Thursday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
1:42 PM - Jonathan Pintaro (NYM) Mets optioned Pintaro to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.
1:39 PM - Nick Morabito (NYM) Mets optioned Morabito to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.
1:00 PM - Brandon Waddell (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said that Waddell is dealing with shoulder discomfort and won't pitch in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins as planned, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.
11:58 AM - Kodai Senga (NYM) gave up two runs on three hits over 2.2 innings during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. He struck out two without walking a batter.
9:49 AM - Robert Stock (NYM) (shoulder) said Sunday that he'll require surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome and could be sidelined for the remainder of the season, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
5:52 PM - Dylan Ross (NYM) Mets optioned Ross to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.
3:42 PM - Robert Stock (NYM) experienced shoulder discomfort while playing with Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic and will undergo testing, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.
11:23 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.
10:46 AM - David Peterson (NYM) gave up one hit and two walks over three scoreless innings during Wednesday's exhibition game against Team Israel. He struck out four.
10:43 AM - Francisco Lindor (NYM) (hand) took swings Wednesday for the first time since undergoing hamate bone surgery, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
10:35 AM - Luis Robert Jr. (NYM) played four innings in a minor-league game Wednesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
10:31 AM - Christian Scott (NYM) allowed two hits over 2.2 scoreless innings in Wednesday's exhibition game against Team Israel. He struck out five without walking a batter.
10:13 AM - A.J. Minter (NYM) (lat) will throw a live batting practice session Wednesday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.
10:11 AM - Nolan McLean (NYM) is no longer experiencing vertigo-like symptoms and is slated to throw 50-55 pitches in a four-inning simulated game Wednesday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.
10:12 AM - Francisco Lindor (NYM) (hand) played catch Monday and will go through defensive drills and other baseball activities Tuesday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.
9:42 AM - Nolan McLean (NYM) has yet to report to Team USA while he recovers from a cold, but manager Mark DeRosa said Monday that the right-hander is tentatively scheduled to start March 10 against Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
5:16 PM - Alex Carrillo (NYM) Mets optioned Carrillo to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.
1:00 PM - Daniel Duarte (NYM) (elbow) made his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday in a 6-6 tie with the Astros, retiring one batter while allowing three earned runs on three hits and one walk.
11:16 AM - Grae Kessinger (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said Sunday that Kessinger sustained "a pretty significant injury" to his left hamstring and will need at least 8-to-12 weeks to recover, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
1:33 PM - Freddy Peralta (NYM) struck out three over three perfect innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
1:28 PM - Devin Williams (NYM) is focused on adding a cutter and slider to his repertoire this season, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
9:20 AM - Brett Baty (NYM) (hamstring) will start at first base and bat fourth in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.
4:38 PM - Grae Kessinger (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said that Kessinger will get imaging done after suffering a left knee injury in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, SNY reports.
11:09 AM - Freddy Peralta (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza named Peralta the team's Opening Day starter Friday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.
4:34 PM - A.J. Minter (NYM) (lat) expects to throw a live batting practice session next week, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
10:09 AM - Francisco Lindor (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said that Lindor had his stitches removed from his left hand Tuesday and could begin some "impact" activities within 2-to-3 days, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.
9:21 AM - Vidal Brujan (NYM) (hand) is starting at shortstop and batting seventh in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
11:39 AM - Clay Holmes (NYM) gave up two runs on one hit and two walks over 3.2 innings in the Mets' Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays on Monday. He struck out three.
2:53 PM - Vidal Brujan (NYM) was removed in the sixth inning of Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays due to an apparent hand injury, Andrew Tredinnick of The Bergen Record reports. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base prior to exiting the game.
12:23 PM - Ronny Mauricio (NYM) went 0-for-2 with a stolen base in the Mets' Grapefruit League opener against the Marlins on Saturday.
1:09 PM - Kodai Senga (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said Thursday that Senga hit 97 mph in a live batting practice session Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
10:29 AM - Jacob Reimer (NYM) worked hard on improving his defense at third base in the offseason, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
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