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Jacob deGrom will get the start for the Mets today as the team will finally have its opening day in Philadelphia at 7:05 p.m. The game will be televised on SNY and ESPN, as well as on WCBS 880 radio.
Matt Moore will get the start for the Phillies.
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David Lennon of Newsday wrote an opinion piece questioning why players are still hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after J.D. Davis said he hasn’t thought about whether or not he will take the shot.
Drew Smith is playing catch, but Rojas said they are taking it easy with him because he underwent major surgery in 2019.
“He’s throwing and progressing distance wise, but we will let you know when he throws from a slope.”
— Rob Piersall (@RTPiersall) April 4, 2021
Mets relief pitcher Drew Smith has begun to work his way back from injury, but the team is being patient with him, said Luis Rojas.
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Per Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post, the Nationals will be without Kyle Schwarber, Josh Harrison, Alex Avila and Jon Lester to start the season due to COVID-19 protocols.
Official: Nationals will play their first game of the season against Atlanta on Tuesday.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) April 5, 2021
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported the Nationals and Braves game will not be played Monday. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the game will be played on Tuesday.
Adam Berry of MLB.com wrote a feature on how the Rays staff has emerged to its dominance.
The Pirates designated former Met Tyler Bashlor for assignment, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Angels starting pitcher/ designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit a homer in the No. 2 spot. Buster Olney of ESPN reported he is the first pitcher to hit in the two spot since 1903.
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Rob Piersall details how critical Seth Lugo‘s return will be for the Mets.
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On today’s episode of Locked On Mets, host Ryan Finkelstein devotes most of the show to talking about Jacob deGrom’s legacy with the Mets and imagining what his next contract with the team will look like. Ryan also previews the Mets first season of the series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
On This Date in Mets History
1983: Tom Seaver took the mound in a Mets uniform for the first time since June 1977. He holds the all-time record for most opening day starts with 16.
1998: Masato Yoshii tossed seven shutout innings in his Major League debut in a 7-0 win vs. Pittsburgh.
2009: Gary Sheffield signs a deal to play for the Mets.
Birthdays: Lastings Milledge (36)
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