Let’s get this out of the way: Joey Lucchesi did not look good in his two spring appearances with the Mets. In just two innings of work, he gave up four earned runs, walked three, and struck out just one. For those who thought that maybe Lucchesi would be the replacement for José Quintana in the first half, Lucchesi’s Grapefruit League performance closed the door on that real quick.
However, two spring innings mean very little, especially when the player is coming off of Tommy John surgery. Lucchesi remains an intriguing arm in the Mets’ system, and one that will be given plenty of low-stress opportunities to get into shape.