With a re-designed core and many new players and a deep reserve of prospects, this year’s spring training will become an intriguing competition for spots on the opening day 26-man roster.
This series has looked
at the players that are in position to compete for a slot on that roster but were
not a lock. After discussing them in position groups in the prior five
posts, I now pull it together with my projected opening day roster.
Based upon MLB rules that
allow only 26 players on the active roster from opening day through August
31st, and my belief that the Mets will use the maximum of 13 pitchers, this is
what will be posted on the clubhouse door when the team heads towards game one
of the 2026 season.
Infielders: Francisco Lindor, Marcus Semien,
Jorge Polanco, Bo Bichette, Ronny Mauricio
Outfielders: Juan Soto, Luis Robert Jr.,
Tyrone Taylor, MJ Melendez, Brett Baty
Catchers: Francisco Alvarez; Luis Torrens
Designated Hitters: Mark Vientos
Starting Pitchers: RHP Freddy Peralta, RHP Nolan McLean, RHP Clay Holmes, RHP Kodai Senga, LHP David Peterson
Relief Pitchers: LHP Sean Manaea, RHP Tobias Myers, RHP
Christian Scott, RHP Luis Garcia, RHP Devin Williams, RHP Luke Weaver, LHP Brooks
Raley, LHP Nate Lavender
That was a tough list to finalize
this early in the spring without performance history from this year. There are some notable absences from this
roster that will be painful, last minute cuts if no one gets hurt before
opening day. As we head into March, a
little bit of March Madness bracket terminology would help:
Last four in: Mark
Vientos, Ronny Mauricio, Christian Scott, Nate Lavender
First four out: Mike Tauchman,
Carson Benge, Dylan Ross, Jonah Tong
Give me your thoughts on this roster in the comments!
4 comments:
Benge did have 3 hits yesterday. So he helped his case.
Tauchman/Melendez? I lean Tauchman.
I have Brazoban over Lavender. Alzolay? Could pitch great and make things tough.
Otherwise, all pretty much I agree with.
I am amazed they let Tong throw 50 pitches on February 25. Seems like a lot for the first time out, but maybe he proved he is already stretched out.
Tauchman has higher floor, plays all Of positions, is veteran & will ultimately mentor Benge.
Alozlay make it if he pitches well. Kimbrel as well - at minimum bridges veteran high leverage until minter comes back. See how much Kimberly has left in the tank
Alozay is an interesting pickup. He had closer ability before his injury. If he gets back to where he was, it would be a great add!!
I would agree that Tauchman should make the team before Melendez. Perfect place holder until Benge is ready.
As for Alzolay, he has no options available. Don't expect to see him before June. If he falters early, they will lose him to waivers.
I wouldn't expect to see him until he throws some innings and is fully ready. If they lose him to waivers, they will have wasted money on his rehab.
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