Observations from Mets’ spring training on Thursday in Port St. Lucie:
Midseason form
The Mets want Luis Robert Jr. to get back to the form he displayed in 2023 with the White Sox, when the center fielder hit 38 homers before his production plummeted the past two seasons.
On Thursday, he routinely crushed balls over 110 mph in both regular and live batting practice.
“It’s impressive,” Carlos Mendoza said. “He’s done it before when he’s healthy.”
Low down
Sean Manaea has been tinkering with his arm slot seemingly as long as he’s been a Met.
During live BP on Thursday, the lefty looked to be using a nearly sidearm delivery at times.
He’s coming off a rough, injury-plagued 2025 and will no doubt continue to work on his mechanics, but Mendoza is encouraged that the lefty is finally healthy.
Caught my eye
Kodai Senga didn’t seem bothered by anything in his inning of work in Thursday’s live BP, a positive sign for the right-hander who’s made just 23 starts over the past two seasons.
Senga hit the mid-90s, something Mendoza called “a really good sign.”
Friday’s schedule
The Mets will have their final workout before Saturday’s Grapefruit League opener against the Marlins at Clover Park.
