Mets Morning News for March 1, 2026

Meet the Mets

Tobias Myers had another solid outing yesterday, but it wasn’t enough to lead the Mets to victory against the Nationals.

While Myers’s exact role for the 2026 Mets continues to be unclear, he has looked and felt great thus far in spring.

Brett Baty played first base in yesterday’s game and spoke about the adjustments he is making at the new position.

Craig Kimbrel is hoping that a new pitch will help the veteran reliever make the Mets’ roster out of spring training.

Brandon Nimmo has once again opened up about his departure from the Mets.

Around the National League East

MLB.com previewed the NL East race for 2026.

Top Phillies prospect Aidan Miller has a back issue that will cause him to miss an undetermined amount of time.

Spencer Strider made his spring debut yesterday as he seeks to bounce back from a rough 2025 campaign.

The injury bug has hit the Marlins, as Kyle Stowers will miss 1-2 weeks with a hamstring strain while prospect Aiva Arquette will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks after undergoing core muscle surgery.

The Nationals are hoping to catch lightning in a bottle with Rule 5 draft pick Griff McGarry.

Around Major League Baseball

Aaron Judge is determined to help lead the USA to victory in the World Baseball Classic.

An old friend has found a new home, as Starling Marte has agreed to a one-year deal with the Royals.

Konnor Griffin could join the short list of teenage major leaguers this year.

Dodgers starter Blake Snell does not expect to be ready for opening day.

Xavier Isaac is back in game action after undergoing brain surgery last summer.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discussed some of the early spring training action on the latest episode of Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series.

I previewed the 2026 season of Carson Benge, in which he is likely to have a prominent role on the major league team sooner or later.

Linus Lawrence provided 2026 previews for Joey Gerber and Jonah Tong.

This Date in Mets History

Tom Seaver demanded a new contract before reporting to camp—a signal of the tensions that would continue to linger between the two sides until their eventual divorce—on this date in 1976.