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Following the Mets’ 10-2 loss against the Marlins, the team announced left-handed pitcher Jerry Blevins, right-handed pitcher Jerad Eickhoff, catcher Caleb Joseph, infielder Jose Peraza, outfielder Mallex Smith and right-handed pitcher Arodys Vizcaino would not make the opening day roster. The team later announced they released left-handed pitcher Mike Montgomery and they now have 31 players in big-league camp.
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The Mets announced that they will no longer accept printed tickets for admission into Citi Field. Ticket holders will have to download the MLB Ballpark app to display their ticket.
Hearing that Mike Piazza will increase his presence with the Mets, taking on some community relations and marketing responsibilities plus building relationships with players. Piazza was in camp for a few days as a guest instructor.
— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) March 28, 2021
Per Mike Puma of the New York Post, Mike Piazza will have a larger presence with the Mets this season, including community relations, marketing and building relationships with the players.
Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com ranked his top 10 best bullpens in the major leagues and the Mets came in at No. 4.
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and owner Steve Cohen met for dinner with the hopes to work towards the terms on an extension prior to the opening day deadline, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported. Cohen tweeted he ate mediocre ravioli and Lindor had chicken parmesan.
The ravioli wasn’t very good
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) March 28, 2021
Relief pitcher Jerry Blevins did not make the Mets opening day roster, but Blevins tweeted he will report to Brooklyn, which is the team’s alternate site.
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Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman exited a spring training game in the third inning after fouling a ball off his right ankle. Tauchman tried to play through, but was in pain while playing his position.
The Phillies optioned Scott Kingery, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reported.
Better Call Wade? The #Royals officially bring back a member of the Law Firm bullpen: https://t.co/zoXxkSfDLS pic.twitter.com/JUBzhug36t
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) March 28, 2021
The Royals selected the contract of their former All-Star closer Wade Davis. Davis will earn $1.25MM in guaranteed salary and can earn an additional $1.125MM in incentives.
Randy Dobnak and the Minnesota Twins agreed to a five-year, $9.25 million extension, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal includes three club options that can increase the contract to $29.75 million.
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Rob Piersall writes about Joey Lucchesi‘s impressive spring and his chances of making the starting rotation.
Rich Sparago outlines recently-released players who could help round out the Mets roster.
Gianna Arantes recaps the Mets 10-2 loss to the Marlins.
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Locked On Mets: On today’s episode, host Ryan Finkelstein talks about the Mets decision to go with Robert Gsellman as the long man in the bullpen instead of Mike Montgomery, releasing the left-hander Sunday night.
Along with talking about these moves and the roster essentially being set, Ryan continues his preseason series of power rankings in the NL East with starting rotations. Listen to find out where the Mets stack up in a division that is loaded with starting pitching.
Mets Maniacs:
In the last edition of their fan outreach segment, Mets Maniacs is bringing on guest Michael Nunziano (Nunz) to talk Mets 2021 predictions. Hosts Ty Wilkes and Mike Breznak talk with Nunz about starting pitching strength in 2021 with Carlos Carrasco, Marcus Stroman, and Noah Syndergaard, as well as potential concern in the bullpen with Familia and Betances.
On This Date in Mets History
2009: St. John’s University hosted Georgetown University in the first-ever baseball game played at Citi Field.
Birthdays: Scott Atchison (45), Alex Ochoa (49), Eric Gunderson (55) and Billy Beane (59)
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