Observations from Mets spring training on Tuesday:
What a relief
The two major additions to the bullpen were in good form against Team Nicaragua, as Luke Weaver and Devin Williams each pitched a scoreless inning in a 6-3 win. Weaver struck out one in his inning, while Williams fanned three.
Tough start
Craig Kimbrel allowed a run on three hits. Carlos Mendoza remains impressed with Kimbrel’s stuff, though, as the 37-year-old looks to find a place in the pen on his eighth team in the past six years.
Caught my eye
Mark Vientos was back at third base, this time for Team Nicaragua, as they prepare for the WBC.
Vientos has mostly been working at first base this spring, as the Mets look to use him, Brett Baty and newly signed Jorge Polanco there this year.
Facing the Mets on Tuesday, Vientos went 1-for-3.
Wednesday’s schedule
David Peterson will make his first Grapefruit League start, facing Team Israel in an exhibition game before the start of the WBC at 1:10 p.m. at Clover Park.
Nolan McLean and Luis Robert Jr. are also slated to play in a minor league game on a back field.