Anthony Kay/Photo by Ed Delany, MMN
Syracuse Mets vs. Pawtucket Red Sox
Game Time: 2:05 P.M.
Lineup
- Gregor Blanco – RF
- Danny Espinosa – 2B
- Carlos Gomez – CF
- Rajai Davis – DH
- Travis Taijeron – 1B
- Tim Tebow – LF
- Adeiny Hechavarria – SS
- Rene Rivera – C
- David Thompson – 3B
Starter: LHP Hector Santiago (2018 White Sox) 6-3, 4.50 ERA, 1.588 WHIP, 9.1 K/9
Game Notes: This is Syracuse’s inaugural game as the Mets Triple-A affiliate. The roster features plenty of former MLB players including once former Mets Carlos Gomez, Dilson Herrera, Rene Rivera, and Travis Taijeron.
Binghamton Rumble Ponies at New Hampshire Fisher Cats
Game Time: 6:35 P.M.
Lineup
- Andres Gimenez – SS
- Sam Haggerty – 2B
- Patrick Mazeika – 1B
- Will Toffey – 3B
- Ali Sanchez – C
- Dario Pizzano – DH
- Barrett Barnes – RF
- Braxton Lee – CF
- Jason Krizan – LF
Starter: Anthony Kay (2018 Columbia & St. Lucie) 7-11, 4.26 ERA, 1.410 WHIP, 9.0 K/9
Game Notes: Kevin Boles will manage his first game in the Mets organization. In his previous stops, he’s managed Josh Reddick, Anthony Rizzo, Mookie Betts, Jackie Bradley, Xander Bogaerts, Miguel Cabrera, Adrian Gonzalez, and Denard Span.He’s now entrusted with Mets top prospects like Andres Gimenez, Will Toffey, David Peterson, and Kay.
St. Lucie Mets vs. Bradenton Marauders
Game Time: 6:30 P.M.
Lineup
- Desmond Lindsay – CF
- Travis d’Arnaud – C
- Todd Frazier – 3B
- Jeremy Vasquez – DH
- Carlos Cortes – 2B
- Matt Winaker – 1B
- Quinn Brodey – RF
- Cody Bohanek – SS
- Hansel Moreno – LF
Starter: LHP Kevin Smith (2018 Brooklyn) 4-1, 0.76 ERA, 0.761 WHIP, 10.6 K/9
Game Notes: Including Smith (seventh), today’s Opening Day starter, the St. Lucie roster features six players taken in the 2018 draft – Carlos Cortes (third), Ryley Gilliam (fifth), Nick Meyer (sixth), Manny Rodriguez (10th), and Tommy Wilson (19th).
Columbia Fireflies vs. Charleston River Dogs
Game Time: 7:05 P.M.
Lineup
- Ronny Mauricio – SS
- Juan Uriarte – C
- Mark Vientos – 3B
- Chase Chambers – 1B
- Hayden Senger – DH
- Ranfy Adon – CF
- Jose Medina – RF
- Wagner Lagrange – LF
- Yoel Romero – 2B
Starter: Simeon Woods Richardson (2018 Gulf Coast & Kingsport) 1-0, 1.56 ERA, 1.096 WHIP, 13.5 K/9
Game Notes: Columbia has a teenage heavy roster including Woods Richardson (18), Ronny Mauricio (18), Shervyen Newton (19), and Mark Vientos (19). With Thomas Szapucki joining the aforementioned players on the roster, Columbia’s Opening Day roster has half of Baseball America‘s top 10 Mets prospects.
