Headlined by top prospects Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith, the Las Vegas 51s, the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, released their preliminary roster on Sunday.
The 51s will look to rebound from a lackluster 2016 season, which saw them finish with a 70-74 record and a third place finish in the Pacific Coast League’s Pacific-South division. They are led by Pedro Lopez, who comes to Las Vegas after five seasons at the helm of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (née Mets).
The 51s’ roster is listed in its entirety below.
Pitchers (13)
RHP Wilfredo Boscan
RHP Chase Bradford
LHP Sean Gilmartin
RHP Erik Goeddel
RHP Donovan Hand
RHP Ricky Knapp
RHP Kevin McGowan
LHP David Roseboom
RHP Ben Rowen
RHP Paul Sewald
RHP Logan Taylor
RHP Beck Wheeler
LHP Adam Wilk
Catchers (3)
Infielders (5)
Outfielders (4)
No surprises here, as all of the listed players were expected to make the team after the Mets made their final roster cuts. The rotation will likely be some order of Boscan, Gilmartin, Hand, Knapp, and Wilk. While Sewald, Roseboom, and Goeddel will head what looks to be a strong bullpen.
The group of infielders is very strong, led by Rosario and Smith, but Evans, who led the Eastern League with a .335 average in 2016, should not be forgotten.
In the outfield, Cruzado will likely slide over to center field, while Taijeron, who returns to Las Vegas for a third season, will man right field. Boyd and Rodriguez, who re-signed with the organization on Thursday, will split duties in left field.
The 51s, like the rest of the Mets’ full-season affiliates will open their season on Thursday, April 6, when they take on the El Paso Chihuahuas. The home opener at Cashman Field is scheduled for April 11 against the Fresno Grizzlies.
Any idea who is going to start after Knapp, Gilmartin, Wilk, Boscan? The other 9 pitchers all look like relievers to me.
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Donovan Hand.