Mets watch Zach Britton throw, Pete Alonso's contractural situation, and Jeremy Hefner's ideas to keep the rotation healthy
The Mets were among six teams scouting Britton, who played for Buck Showalter during their time in Baltimore
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The Mets were among those in attendance to watch LHP Zach Britton’s showcase in Florida (Athletic)
The Yankees showed interest in trading for Carlos Carrasco in December (SNY)
Pete Alonso is not, “comfortable” discussing his contractural situation, and deferred questions on the subject to his agent (SNY)
Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner has pondered all kinds of permutations to keep the Mets rotation healthy, including the use of openers and a six-man rotation (Athletic)
“This is really a special group of guys. I love this team. I love representing the city of New York. I love representing the New York Mets, and it’s a great place to play and I am really happy where I am at. Regarding the future, I don’t know what it holds. I am a New York Met in 2023 and stoked to be here and we have a hell of a team and it’s going to be a really exciting season.”
~ Pete Alonso
Around the League ⚾️
Mike Trout intends to do everything in his power to ensure Shohei Ohtani remains with the Angels (USA Today)
Yankees RHP Frankie Montas will undergo shoulder surgery which will likely cost him most, if not the entire 2023 season - the Yankees are expected to turn to internal alternatives for now (New York Post)
Nationals RHP Stephen Strasburg suffered a setback in his recovery from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, manager Davey Martínez said on Wednesday. There is now no timetable for his return (Washington Post)
RHP Jacob deGrom is dealing with a tight side muscle, delaying his throwing program at Rangers camp (MLB.com)
LHP Matt Moore is close to signing with the Angels (Athletic)