PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets are expecting a highly motivated Matt Harvey from Day 1 of spring training.
Once the Mets ace, Harvey is trying to resurrect his star after missing half of last season, following the second significant surgery of his career, this time for thoracic outlet syndrome.
The 27-year-old Harvey can hit free agency after the 2018 season, and team officials believe the carrot of a potential huge contract will push the righty even harder in his latest comeback.
“Two of his last three years he’s been hurt, so I’ve got to believe Matt is highly motivated, which is a good thing to have — a motivated player,” a team official said.