Mets Morning News for March 21, 2026

Mar 5, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) defends his position against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Meet the Mets The Mets fell to the Cardinals 4-3 as we enter the last weekend of Grapefruit League action before the start of the regular season. Francisco Alvarez left Thursday’s game early with back tightness, but he already appears to be on the mend .

Bo Bichette got some time at shortstop yesterday as he prepares for the possibility of serving as the team’s de facto backup at the position. Bichette will not be intimidated by the pressure of playing in New York. The Mets still have some roster decisions to make , including the winner of the right field battle and the order for their starting rotation.

Jorge Polanco got some advice about adjusting to first base from a very valuable source: 11-time Gold Glover Keith Hernandez. We continue to inch closer to the opening day matchup between Freddy Peralta versus Paul Skenes . When A.

J. Ewing is not on the baseball field, you might be able to find him indulging in another of his pastimes: playing the guitar . Around the National League East The Phillies finalized their rotation for the start of the season, with Christopher Sánchez being announced as the opening day starter and prospect Andrew Painter having officially made the major league squad .