Observations from Mets spring training on Wednesday:
Back in Action
Francisco Alvarez played his first game of the spring, going 0-for-2 as the DH. He is scheduled to catch in a simulated game on a backfield in Port St. Lucie on Thursday and make his spring debut behind the plate for the Mets on Saturday.
If At 1st You Don’t Succeed …
Mark Vientos went too far to his right on a grounder by Nolan Gorman in the first, but Grae Kessinger was there to make the play to end the inning.
Vientos also made a nice scoop on a long throw from Vidal Bruján in the fourth.
Caught by Eye
Juan Soto sat next to Eli Manning on Tuesday night at a TGL golf event and said it was his first time meeting the retired Giants quarterback. “He’s definitely a humble man,” Soto said. “It was cool to talk to a legend like that.”
The conversation, Soto said, focused mainly on golf — although they chatted about New York, as well.
Thursday’s Schedule
Nolan McLean will make the start for the Mets, who face the Astros in West Palm Beach, Fla., at 1:05 p.m.
