As the Mets prepare for Opening Day later this month in Miami, there are some intriguing storylines developing. A lot of the young prospects are performing at a high level, while several expected veteran contributors have struggled.
And yes, it’s still early in spring training. And sure, prospects like Mark Vientos, Brett Baty, and Ronny Mauricio are probably facing non-MLB pitching. But so are veterans like Eduardo Escobar, Darin Ruf, and Tommy Pham… and they’re not hitting.
Performances for Mets Vets
Ruf made his spring debut on Tuesday night for the Mets after getting a cortisone shot in his wrist.