New York Mets infielder Dominic Smith, a former top prospect, has been in and out of the big leagues since his 2017 debut. Last season he was unable to play his natural position due to Pete Alonso, who won the 2019 National League Rookie of the Year Award, manning the corner infield position.
Smith wants to “put pressure” on the Mets to get his bat in the order this season (quotes per Dan Martin of the New York Post).
“Especially with the way the season is laid out, it’s definitely a different season,” Smith said of the 60-game schedule.