Mets Roster & Staff Active Depth Chart 40-Man Non-Roster Coaches Transactions While not officially part of the 40-man roster, players on the 60-day injured list (IL-60) are included on the 40-Man tab. Teams need to have at least seven, if not closer to eight or nine viable starting pitchers if they want to get through the marathon that is a 162-game season. 1 overall team prospect, Francisco Alvarez. RHP Carlos Carrasco (signed through 2022, team option for 2023)After missing four months to a right hamstring strain, Carrasco was uneven in 12 starts down the stretch. https://storage.googleapis.com/didna_hb/metsmerized/prebid_config.js window._taboola = window._taboola || []; Dom Smith went from the 2020 Mets MVP to a bench player in September. In bashing nine homers over 47 games as a Met, Bez made fans mostly forget about his authorship of a thumbs down celebration. New York's Chris Bassitt and San Diego's Joe Musgrove have been named the starters for this contest. Walker will make $7 million this season with a chance to increase his 2023 contract option through incentives. Home; App; Software Features; FREE TRIAL; Register; Purchase; 2023 New York Mets Bench. Its been a while since the Mets have been able to alternate righty-lefty through the entire lineup, but the way the 2022 roster is coming together that could easily be accomplished. Mark Vientos is a right-handed batting third baseman/outfielder who could be ready soon. Adam Ottavino was great for the Mets last year as well, pitching to a 2.06 ERA. But, if Can hits well, the Mets suddenly have an impact middle-of-the-order bat they didn't have a year ago. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. {window.performance.mark('tbl_ic');}. The Mets' fans wakeup call on Wednesday morning was a welcome one. will provide some much-needed depth to the offensive group. Were still sitting around waiting, patiently, for Major League Baseball and the MLBPA to get together and agree on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Plate discipline has been issue for Mauricio, but if he improves his swing decisions and can get his on-base percentage up from the .296 mark he posted last season, theres a chance the 21-year-old could give Baty a run for his money at third base or could even find himself playing outfield in a corner. Correa did land on the injured list with back problems in 2018 and 2019, combining to play 185 games in those two seasons. He, like Williams, will return as a depth piece. Baty is viewed as MLB-ready with the bat in his hands and there is some speculation that the team could try him out in left field. A full season of Vogelbach should make the Mets lineup better, especially if they can find him the proper platoon partner they never had at the end of last season. The Mets re-signed each of their relief aces, while also bringing in a third late-inning option by signing David Robertson. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported the The last time he was on the field, Can was really good! 2022 Washington Nationals projected lineup and wRC+ Thomas, CF (102) Abrams, SS (91) Meneses, DH (110) Ruiz, C (106) Dickerson, LF (98) Candelario, 3B (104) Garcia, 2B (98) Smith, 1B (101) Robles, CF (81) Team Average: 99 For a team that lost 107 games in 2022, you may think that having a 99 wRC+ sounds a bit high. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. FanGraphs does indeed have the Red Sox as currently constituted in their projected playoff field, giving them a roughly 52 percent chance to make it in. Hes likely to return as a rotation depth piece. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Francisco Alvarez: Speaking of top 20 prospects in baseball looking to start for the Mets, Francisco Alvarez checks in at No. In the weeks following that followed the Mets went on a free-agent spending spree that reshaped the lineup and brought in Max Scherzer to play Robin to deGrom's Batman. If he does, hell warrant plenty of attention. Davis (first-year arbitration eligible)Playing through injury, Davis lost the everyday third-base job despite a respectable .285/.384/.436 slash line. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Up and down the lineup everyone disappointed. pic.twitter.com/GikEeFCqv8. What will he look like when hes inserted back into the lineup? Before the Mets gave up 12 runs to the Cardinals on Monday,David Petersonmade a statement at the start of the game. The only question about deGrom starting on opening day will be his health. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, But with the way Baty can swing the bat, and some reported defensive improvements, that position might not be Escobars for long. DeGrom has yet to really stress test the most prized elbow in baseball. Over the offseason, the Mariners added Kolten Wong, Tommy La Stella, Teoscar Hernandez and AJ Pollock to their roster. Hell hope to rebound from a down season where he hit just .230 with 20 home runs. David Peterson was solid last year as well, striking out 10.73 batters per nine, with a 3.83 ERA in 105 2/3 innings pitched. Projected Mets playoff bullpen. WebFrom Complex To Queens, Episode 211: What we wanna see 2023. from AmazingAvenue.com at 2/27/2023 9:30:00 AM. '//cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/metsmerizedonline-network/loader.js', roles if the designated hitter is added to the National League on a Correa will need to pass another physical before the deal becomes official. The 28-year-old Correa hit .291 last season with 22 home runs for the Minnesota Twins. That remains to be seen. Now 39, Can did not play last season as he served his second career performance-enhancing drug suspension. Projection System: 2022. The team's luxury payroll is set to sail to around $388, according to FanGraphs, with a tax bill exceeding $100 million. A Jonathan Villar reunion would have made sense. WebNew York Mets Lineup and New York Mets Rotation. And now, three questions facing the Mets ahead of 2022 Opening Day. That sets up an interesting tender decision for the Mets, who must decide if they want to pay Lucchesi twice through arbitration -- this winter and next -- for the right to retain him into 2023. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | which is currently placed at $210 million for 2022. The Mets will be placing a lot of faith in Correa to perform for more than a decade, so any physical concerns would be alarming. Some questioned if they were still dreaming. for the middle of the order, and the signings of Canha and Escobar All rights reserved (About Us). Bullpen depth is key for any contending team and the Mets have been busy this offseason trying to create that depth through trades and free agency. With respect to this projection, its focusing on just the Wild Card Series where the Mets will need a maximum of three starters. Improved enough to unseat the defending World Series champion Braves and win the NL East, if not make a run at the Fall Classic? He figures to be an ideal platoon match for Daniel Vogelbach to start against left-handed pitching at DH, or could always be placed in the outfield those days to give one of the regulars a blow. He brings a top-hit tool to a Mets team that was second in team batting average (.259), tied for fifth in runs scored (772) and sixth in team OPS (.744) in MLB last season. David Peterson Dominates 2023 Spring Debut, Morning Briefing: Dodgers Gavin Lux Out For The Season, Quintana Struggles in Spring Debut, Astros Defeat Mets 8-4, Spring Notes: Kodai Senga to Pitch Sunday, 2023 Mets Non-Roster Invitee Profile: Jonathan Araz. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The 2021 season was one to forget for McNeil. Mets Max Scherzer taking advantage of MLBs new rules, technology, Mets Brett Baty couldnt have scripted a better start to spring training, Real story of Jacob deGroms Mets exit is exactly what we thought it was. RHP Miguel Castro (third-time arbitration eligible)Castro managed a 3.45 ERA despite some midseason inconsistencies. RHP Edwin Daz (third-time arbitration eligible)A solid season quelled concerns about Daz, who should remain in the closers role next year. After hitting .311 or better in his first three MLB seasons, McNeil batted just .249, and he missed time with a hamstring injury. He is the co-host of the Line Drive Radio podcast. The first new name, and its a big one. Last year they combined to make 33 starts. Given the Mets struggles in 2021, an argument can be made that almost no player is a lock to return in 2022. They ranked 27th in runs RHP Jeurys Familia (free agent after the World Series)Familias three-year, $30 million deal is in the books. With the Braves in the World Series while the Mets are sitting at home I expect Steve Cohen to blow past the luxury tax threshold. temporarily, put New York over the Competitive Balance Tax threshold, If he does, great. Seemingly everyone not named Pete Alonso underperformed. A lack of consistent offense was a At $24 million, the Mets hope hes still able to contribute offensively. He was ramping up to pitch again when the Mets fell out of the playoff race, and time simply ran out. Dominic Smith (first-year arbitration eligible)Smith remains a man without a position. -Follow ESNY - Elite Sports NY on Google News to keep up with the latest New York sports news. They rank one (Scherzer at 29.1) and two (deGrom at 29.0) in pitching WAR since 2017 and it's not close either. The good news is, with Lindor and Escobar in the lineup most days, you have two switch-hitters in the infield. Obviously the regulars need days off, and Guillorme did a very nice job in a number of roles last season. RHP David Peterson (pre-arbitration)Midseason foot surgery cost Peterson the final three months of the season. Keith Hernandez provides hilarious blooper to open Mets spring training. RHP Trevor May (signed through 2022)May, who produced a 3.59 ERA as Dazs primary right-handed setup man, is due another $7.75 million next season. 2022. ESNYs MLB 2023 Preview: Just what is next for the Miami Marlins? The Dodgers' payroll, which Fresh off a 101-win season, the Mets replaced a two-time Cy Young with a reigning three-time Cy Young, adding an international star pitcher with a pitched dubbed the Ghost Fork and signed two of their own free agents to nine-figure long-term deal. "I think the best lesson you can have is from yourself, when you make mistakes yourself," Can told reporters, including Tyler Kepner of the New York Times, last week. Bench: C Toms Nido, IF Luis Guillorme, 1B/OF Dominic Smith, IF/OF JD Davis. Hes expressed interest in returning to New York, which would not require such a rich contract this time around. Bryant will be a free agent this winter, and hes destined to get a big contract somewhere. The 23-year-old will become the starting third baseman for the Mets at some point, the only question is how early into this season before he grabs that position. 1B Ryan Mountcastle 7. His complicated contract includes a $6.4 million team option, which the Mets are certain to decline, and a $2.9 million player option, which Pillar is likely to accept. Lineup/Rotation Bullpen Bench Prospects. Mark Vientos: Across 101 games played in Triple-A last season, Mark Vientos hit .280/.358/.519, with 24 home runs and a 129 wRC+. He became a free agent after the Mets designated him for assignment in late September. Canha is as solid as they come, posting a .367 OBP and a 128 wRC+ in 2022, while Vogelbach got on base at a .393 clip with a 144 wRC+ in 55 games with the Mets after a midseason trade. "We want to be competitive. Here's a look at how the Mets' batting The Mets are an improved team heading into 2022. All I know is that I can't live in the past. Javier Bez (free agent after the World Series)There is some mutual interest in a return to Flushing, but that will depend in large part upon market conditions. Nimmo is eligible for arbitration this winter, and whether he returns on a one-year contract or a long-term deal, he should still be holding down centerfield when the Mets play again. McNeil isnt going to win a Gold Glove any time soon, so how/when he fits will depend largely on how effective Can is when he returns. Considering he is under contract for $3.5 million, Darin Ruf is the favorite to make the team, but after hitting .152/.216/.197 with the Mets in 29 games last year, his spot is far from guaranteed. So needing McNeil or Guillorme who bat lefty becomes a troubling proposition. order could shake out if no further changes are made: J.D. Views and opinions are my own. Mets Morning News for February 27, 2023. from AmazingAvenue.com at 2/27/2023 8:30:00 AM. Each right-hander is on the books for $43.3 million this season. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. But McNeils track record makes him a worthy candidate to bet on for a bounce-back season. The New York Mets revitalized their The other new, big name here would be another free-agent addition. 9 in our top 100, making him the second-highest ranked catching prospect in all of baseball. Copyright 2005 - 2022 Metsmerized Online. Support NJ.com, Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Here's the #Mets Super Bowl ad. He still has two years and $48 million left on his contract, though the Mets could simply release him and eat that money if they believe hes not worth the headache. "There's no why or how. Expect the Mets lineup to be mixed and matched across the field this season, and this Opening Day lineup would be the first example of that. Changes are coming to the Mets, both on and off the field. His poor offensive season complicates matters, as Mets officials arent sold on the idea of Smith as an everyday DH. But Lindor does not fall in that category. As of now, Peterson is projected as the Mets sixth starter, behind Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga, Jos Quintana, and Carlos Carrasco. Albert Almora Jr. (free agent)An intriguing offseason acquisition, Almora produced next to nothing during his time in New York. The importance of depth cannot be overstated when it comes to an MLB roster, particularly with the starting rotation. They added enough to their lineup over the winter they can essentially roll the dice on him, and see whether he has anything left in the tank. The Mets responded however by signing Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga and Jose Quintana, while bringing back Carlos Carrasco on a club option. Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 8:37 AM ET, Park Factors Peterson got a taste of the pitch clock in 2022 after starting six games with Triple-A Syracuse. The New York Mets have not received significant contributions from a rookie position player since 2019, when Pete Alonso made his MLB debut and won NL Rookie of the Year. Urshela 3B 9. C Adley Rutschman 4. Given deGrom's injury issues last year and Scherzer's age, giving them extra rest every so often wouldn't be a bad idea this year. J.D. If Smith is at first, you would have two left-handed batters in the infield as well. Trading for a new high-leverage left-handed reliever in Brooks Raley (2.68 ERA) complimented those big free agent signings well. Starling Marte, CF 2. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Ryan has written for various publications such as 12Up, The Cardinal, Mets Find DeGrom Replacement, Sign Verlander to Two-Year Deal, Time is Now For Jacob DeGrom's Contract Extension, With DeGrom Sidelined, Zack Wheeler Becoming Cy Young Front-Runner. Pete Alonso (first-year arbitration eligible)The Mets most consistent regular, Alonso has settled in as a bona fide power threat and a much-improved defensive first baseman. Last season, Buck Showalter was steadfast in keeping his top four in his lineup consistent when they were all healthy. by Handedness. Hell likely battle for the backup job in Spring Training. But one of the few bright spots for Alvarez needs the most seasoning of this trio, as he has the steepest learning curve defensively and the Mets arent going to be keen on rushing his development. ESNYs MLB 2023 Preview: Can the Texas Rangers take over the AL West? All Rights Reserved. In the past two seasons, Correa starting pitcher before the offseason wraps up. He could be a solution at second, third or in a corner outfield position, depending upon how the offseason unfolds. Odds to make playoffs. 2023 www.northjersey.com. Now the Mets will need to weigh the pros and cons of keeping him around. There's no excuses for that. After switching Jeff McNeil and Starling Marte back and forth between the two and the five-hole of this starting lineup 10 times over, it became clear it was best to leave the lineup construction to Mr. Buck Showalter. Projection System: Composite. Luis Guillorme pic.twitter.com/xHHNizdiwz. Last year the Mets gave over 600 plate appearances to Billy McKinney, Jos Peraza, and Kevin Pillar, three players who wouldn't sniff New York's roster in 2022. LF Austin Hays 8. Entering his final year of team control, he hopes to return to his old role of a multi-inning fireman. As for Correa, he previously agreed to a 13-year, $350 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, but his introduction was postponed Tuesday because of what was described as a medical concern. The next free agent class was supposed to have Rafael Devers and Manny Machado, both now off the board with extensions.The door is WIDE open for Brett Baty to be the third baseman of the present and the future for the Mets. This much is clear: Cohen didn't commit this much to payroll ($285.5 million per FanGraphs) to have another disappointing season. RHP Robert Gsellman (third-time arbitration eligible)A lat tear cost Gsellman most of the second half. Marquee addition Francisco Lindor, who signed a 10-year deal worth $341 million before even playing his first game with the Mets, had a down season, and franchise pitcherJacob deGrom was limited to 15 starts by arm injuries. RHP Drew Smith (first-time arbitration eligible)Yet another Mets pitcher who struggled through injuries, Smith still possesses enough upside for the Mets to consider him a potential bullpen answer in 2022. The only question is if he will be afforded the opportunity do so, because of his otherwise limited skill-set. RHP Jordan Yamamoto (pre-arbitration)Had a shoulder strain not cost him most of the summer, Yamamoto would have seen significant time replacing other injured players in the Mets rotation. The New York Mets enter the 2023 with a star-studded roster and lofty expectations, as owner Steve Cohen continues to go all-in to win now. Robinson Cano (DH) 6. James McCann was a massive disappointment. After hitting 37 home runs in 2021, the 26-year-old again showed why hes a player worth building around. Mike Rosenstein may be reached at [emailprotected]. Here's a look at our projected 2023 starting lineup for the Mets, as of Dec. 21, featuring 2022 slash lines: 1) CF Brandon Nimmo .274/.367/.800 2) 3B Carlos Steve Cohens first season as the owner of the Mets included plenty of ups and downs. His natural position is shortstop, so the Mets would use him at second base, but hes in line to get a big payday this winter. 2B Jean Segura 3. Cano missed the entire 2021 season while serving a suspension for PEDs, but hes eligible to return in 2022. Lineup/Rotation Bullpen Bench Prospects. That factor did not stagger Steve Cohen, who swooped in to nab the All-Star shortstop on a 12-year deal, at the 11th hour. He mashes left-handed pitching. LHP Joey Lucchesi (first-time arbitration eligible)A member of the Opening Day rotation, Lucchesi could miss all of next season recovering from Tommy John surgery. McNeil should be hitting atop any lineup, but the Mets may feel hesitant to abandon a starting lineup that served them well last year, producing the fifth-most runs in baseball and the second-best on-base percentage. As for the pitch clock and how it will affect him this upcoming season, Peterson said, As someone who likes to work faster than normal, it doesnt really affect me. That first impression could only be the beginning for Baty, who looks to be the third baseman of the future for the New York Mets. Facing a Cardinals lineup that featured many of their regular season starters, Peterson struck out three batters, walked one, and didnt allow a hit over two innings of work. Heres our proposed batting order for the Mets current 2022 roster: What we like about this lineup is the balance. Starling Marte (RF) 3. Let's preview the season in Flushing. His return to Queens is possible, but far from a sure thing. The question now though is if they did enough to be better than the Braves, making them the favorites to finally take this division from their rivals who have won it for the last five years. It usually starts at the top, and Bochy went on record Monday to say he believes the Rangers projected front four -- Marcus Semien, Corey Seager, Nathaniel Lowe and Adolis Garca -- could rank among the best in the American League this season. Davis is the exception, but hell be fighting for at-bats behind Escobar. Then you have Tomas Nido who, as previously mentioned, will be platooning with Narvaez behind the plate. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. Hes an above-average sixth starter, though, and he likely wont start the year on the MLB roster as a reliever. full-time basis in the new CBA. Aug 22, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (22) at Yankee Stadium. They now have four really solid high-leverage relievers they can count on, while also bringing plenty of promising arms to camp that are sure to factor in at some point this season. Add in Quintana coming off a season where he pitched to a 2.93 ERA and Carrasco, who made 30 starts for New York last year, and the Mets have fantastic depth. The Mets' total All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. Edwin Diaz is the best closer in baseball, coming off a season where he struck out 50.2% of the batters he faced, while pitching to a sparkling 1.31 ERA. WebLatest News/Blog Posts. A full season of Vogelbach should make the Mets lineup better, especially if they can find him the proper platoon partner they never had at the end On paper, deGrom and Scherzer are the best 1-2 punch since at least Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander with the 2018-19 Astros, and possibly since Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee with the 2011 Phillies. Open Thread: Mets vs. Nationals, 2/26/23. e.async = 1; They all project to make $3 million or so through arbitration, and while money is no object for Cohen, it is fair to wonder whether the roster spots can be better used. K. Marte CF 2. Hes an above-average sixth starter, though, and he likely wont start the year on the MLB roster as a Ryan Finkelstein is the Managing Editor of Just Baseball. 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