Astros vs Mets Odds

#5 P

Griffin Canning: Effective in first spring outing

Feb 28th

Canning gave up two hits and a walk over 1.2 scoreless innings in Thursday's Grapefruit league game against the Astros. He struck out two.

#2 BP

Ryne Stanek: Viewed as setup man

Feb 28th

Stanek is expected to handle eighth-inning duties alongside A.J. Minter (hip) in front of Mets closer Edwin Diaz, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

#3 SS

Nick Madrigal: Likely to miss season after surgery

Feb 28th

Madrigal will likely miss the entire season after surgery to repair a fractured left shoulder, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#1 LF

Brandon Nimmo: Making spring debut Friday

Feb 28th

Nimmo (foot) is starting in left field and batting cleanup in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#9 BP

Jose Urena: Lands minor-league deal

Feb 27th

Urena agreed Thursday with the Mets on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to spring training, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#1 3B

Brett Baty: Connects for first spring homer

Feb 26th

Baty went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

#10 BP

A.J. Minter: Expects velocity to return

Feb 26th

Minter believes he'll be able to regain his prior velocity following last August's hip surgery, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

#2 RF

Starling Marte: Spring debut delayed by knee

Feb 26th

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Marte (knee) will begin taking live batting practice in early March, but the veteran outfielder doesn't have a target date for playing in Grapefruit League games, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

#8 BP

Brandon Waddell: Could be next man up in rotation

Feb 26th

Waddell might be an option for the Mets rotation this season, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

#6 BP

Paul Blackburn: Cleared for spring debut

Feb 26th

Blackburn (back) is scheduled to start Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#1 P

Kodai Senga: Not ready for official games

Feb 25th

Senga is not ready to pitch in Grapefruit League games since he is due to make a couple more simulated outings in a controlled environment, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#1 LF

Alexander Canario: Dealt to New York

Feb 24th

The Mets acquired Canario from the Cubs on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

#4 P

Tylor Megill: Rotation spot more secure

Feb 24th

Megill appears likely to have a spot in the Opening Day rotation if Sean Manaea (oblique) begins the season on the injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

#7 P

Sean Manaea: Bound for IL with oblique strain

Feb 24th

Manaea has been diagnosed with a right oblique strain and is expected to begin the season on the 15-day injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

#2 P

Clay Holmes: Sharp in Grapefruit League opener

Feb 23rd

Holmes struck out three over three perfect innings during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

#1 RF

Juan Soto: Belts solo homer in first Mets AB

Feb 22nd

Soto went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and an additional RBI during Saturday's Grapefruit League opener against the Astros.

#12 PROS

Drew Gilbert: Still dealing with hamstring issues

Feb 22nd

Gilbert is still not fully recovered from the hamstring injury that derailed his 2024 campaign, and the Mets are bringing him along slowly in camp as a result, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. "It's just getting over the hump," Gilbert said this week. "It's nothing serious at this point. Sometimes injuries linger a little bit. Once we get across the finish line, we'll be in a good spot and unleash a little bit."

#9 PROS

Brandon Sproat: Working on sinker

Feb 22nd

Sproat has added a two-seam fastball to his arsenal, and so far this spring he's been pleased with its development, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

#1 CF

Tyrone Taylor: Looks healthy for camp

Feb 19th

Taylor (elbow/hernia) took part in Wednesday's full-squad workout, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

#3 P

Frankie Montas: Hopes to throw in 4-to-6 weeks

Feb 19th

Montas (lat) said Wednesday that he's already feeling better following a PRP injection and plans to begin playing catch in 4-to-6 weeks, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

#11 BP

Drew Smith: Placed on 60-day IL

Feb 15th

The Mets placed Smith (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.

#1 C

Francisco Alvarez: Revamped swing in offseason

Feb 14th

Alvarez retooled his swing mechanics at Maven Baseball Lab this offseason on the recommendation of J.D. Martinez, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. "I think I can put the ball in the air more, hit the ball to the opposite way more," Alvarez said this week. "I'm very powerful; I don't have to pull every pitch."