On Friday, the Mets made several key announcements during a news conference with GM David Stearns. The most notable of these was the timeline for Kodai Senga’s return from injury, as well as updates on the team’s DH spot and Edwin Diaz’s comeback.
Meanwhile, Michelle Margaux spoke with Jett Williams about his experiences in spring training. Williams was among the players who contributed to the Mets’ 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals’ top prospects during the Spring Breakout game. Highlights from the game included Dominic Hamel’s strong performance on the mound, as well as updates from Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford.
After the game, Hamel and other top Mets prospects reflected on their performances. On Baseball Night in New York, Sal Licata, Laura Alabanese, Andy Martino, and Will Sammon shared their standouts from the Spring Breakout event. Additionally, it was reported that potential free agent target J.D. Davis is signing with the Oakland Athletics.
In a matchup between the big leaguers of the Mets and Nationals, New York suffered a 7-3 defeat. DJ Stewart stood out with a home run, while Adrian Houser recorded six strikeouts despite some struggles. Houser expressed confidence in his performance despite the mixed outing, indicating that he is in a good spot moving forward.
