One of the Spring Training battles I’m looking forward to watching unfold at New York Mets camp is the fight for the backup catcher job. It’s not a luxurious one by any means. However, the Mets have a pair of experienced veterans hoping to win the job.
Longtime Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud is in the final year of his contract and coming off of Tommy John Surgery. At war with him, we have Devin Mesoraco who rejoined the ball club this winter on a minor league deal.
While it is possible we see the Mets carry three catchers, it’s unlikely.