The New York Mets have finalized their roster decisions for the upcoming season, with J.D. Martinez, who has expressed his addiction to the playoffs, set to bat cleanup behind Pete Alonso. Martinez will spend a minimum of 10 days getting ready once the season begins, with the soonest he could be an active player being the second weekend of the regular season. Mark Vientos was optioned this morning, and Zack Short made the team, learning of his inclusion shortly after the passing of his grandmother. The Mets have also decided on their DH battle, with DJ Stewart and Ji-Man Choi contending for the position, while Luke Voit, Jose Iglesias, and Tomas Nido were informed they wouldn't be making the team. Carlos Mendoza will change his number to 64. Additionally, the Mets are taking the decision on Michael Tonkin vs. Sean Reid-Foley vs. Yohan Ramírez down to the wire, as they can only carry two of the three, with 27 players going north.
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The Mets made some key roster decisions prior to their final Grapefruit League game of the spring slate. The moves included sending Mark Vientos back to the minor leagues. @AbbeyMastracco https://t.co/YdK4Ql5EUN
The #Phillies extend a key relief arm, but two other members of the pitching staff will start the season on the injured list: Strahm: https://t.co/vg9d88GOKq Walker/Kerkering: https://t.co/Ai1jBEVEkD https://t.co/DoOa6OUSWo
The Phillies will fly home following tomorrow’s spring game in Clearwater. Today, they made several moves that decided their Opening Day roster. Johan Rojas and others made it. https://t.co/wIER7tXPSx
“As long as he doesn’t get buried, we’re a better team with him on the club. We are. Just because of the defense.” Johan Rojas didn’t hit this spring, and it didn’t matter. He’s the center fielder. Details on all of the Phillies’ roster decisions here: https://t.co/nMU0mHVx4O
#Mets' Mark Vientos demoted to minors as Opening Day roster takes shape | @timbhealey https://t.co/MfmwVBvuWt
Cowser makes Orioles roster for Opening Day https://t.co/rOe1zkhsu9 #orioles
Cowser told he’s made Orioles; Heasley optioned; Positive signs for Nevin, Webb https://t.co/MN9qMt0LdH
#Orioles option RHP Jonathan Heasley to minor league camp. Heasley pitched the ninth inning on Sunday, and there are 32 players remaining in camp. Looking good for Jacob Webb to make the team as the final bullpen piece.
RHP Jonathan Heasley optioned. 32 players left in #orioles camp. Bodes well for Jacob Webb
Zack Short is named to Mets Opening Day roster hours after grandmother passes “It was a crazy, crazy morning,” an emotional Short said. @AbbeyMastracco https://t.co/XW4aFIIfUm
Following today's game, the Phillies made the following roster move: INF Kody Clemens was optioned to Lehigh Valley (AAA).
Colton Cowser made the team #orioles
The Phillies will carry both Johan Rojas and Cristian Pache on the Opening Day roster. Kody Clemens was optioned. More to come on the decisions.
"Obviously, he wasn't happy, and we expected that." Why the Mets demoted Mark Vientos, plus the decisions they still have to make this spring: https://t.co/QjZN2wME6g
"It's something bigger than me, that's for sure." Shortly after learning of his grandmother's death, Zack Short received the news that he had made the Mets' roster. On an incredibly emotional morning for Short, a New York native who grew up a Mets fan: https://t.co/Ygoab9Wgvp
Carlos Mendoza discusses #Mets Opening Day roster moves https://t.co/qRHsAhWg3U https://t.co/qYtlmkz3dK
"I still view Mark [Vientos] as a major league player...just not on Opening Day" David Stearns talks about #Mets Opening Day roster decisions https://t.co/aUDpFqwXME https://t.co/AgMoHYX29D
Orioles option Baker, release Teheran, Wong https://t.co/GW3jgGX2GG
Mets send Mark Vientos to minors, off Opening Day roster after J.D. Martinez signing https://t.co/fqeH4oVHUP https://t.co/lAAuWlrrsB
Wong, Teheran and Baker among Orioles camp cuts https://t.co/hJnNW0xTjB #orioles
Zack Short said he found out he made the Mets’ Opening Day roster shortly after he found out his grandmother died “peacefully,” he said. “It was a crazy morning,” he said. “It happened within two hours or so, when they told me at least.” He grew up a Mets fan in Kingston, NY.
It appeared only two spots were open on the Phillies’ pitching staff, but it turned out to be four. Here's how things look without Taijuan Walker and Orion Kerkering. https://t.co/Z7jVbKhj0A
#Phillies assign Andrew Bellatti, Jose Ruiz to minor-league camp. With Kerkering, Covey, and Rucker headed to injured list, and Taijuan Walker’s status unsettled, there are 13 pitchers for 13 spots, with the last three occupied by Luis Ortiz, Yunior Marte & Connor Brogdon.
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: - Optioned RHP Bryan Baker to minor league camp. - Reassigned C Maverick Handley and LHP Andrew Suárez to minor league camp. - Granted RHP Julio Teheran and INF Kolten Wong their release. ST roster has 33 players (31+1 NRI+1 IL)
The Mets will take 27 players north with them -- 13 position players, plus one extra pitcher. They'll take the Michael Tonkin vs. Sean Reid-Foley vs. Yohan Ramírez decision down to the wire. Mets can only carry two of those three.
The Mets opening day DH is going to have to play on fire until JD Martinez is ready to avoid the wrath. I have no idea who that’ll be given how this roster just shook out.
Ji-Man Choi won't make #Mets roster https://t.co/KXSgPM8Q8U
Former Tiger Zack Short will be on Mets' Opening Day roster. Tigers visit Citi Field April 1-3. https://t.co/4zDMeIzZzd
Mets have optioned Mark Vientos and told Ji Man Choi he won’t be on the roster.
Mark Vientos was optioned this morning. Zack Short made the team.
Aaron Nola will make his final spring start today after having his first child. Bryce Harper in the lineup for a second straight day. 4 days away from home opener Stott 4 Turner 6 Harper 3 Realmuto 2 Bohm 5 Castellanos 9 Marsh 7 Clemens DH Rojas 8 Nola RHP https://t.co/O3A3ShlWBB
Prior to today's game, the Phillies made the following roster moves: RHP's Andrew Bellatti and José Ruiz were reassigned to minor league camp.
#Orioles option RHP Bryan Baker to minor league camp, Julio Teheran and Kolten Wong released, Andrew Suarez and Maverick Handley reassigned to minor league, roster is at 33.
Three Mets relievers battling for final two spots in bullpen https://t.co/SS0kziY4ri https://t.co/A0dHqcDWGo
This leaves only 27 remaining healthy players in camp. The pitching staff is set. The last decision: Does Trey Lipscomb beat out another position player? https://t.co/YL9KlycO67
J.D. Martinez to 'take it slow' to get ready for Mets debut https://t.co/Ff1BHsBiPg https://t.co/5ZZZuvU1rm
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JD Martinez wants to play in October https://t.co/PBij1WrPTs
“I’m addicted to the playoffs.” JD Martinez is bringing that October mindset to Queens! 💪 (Via: @SNY_Mets) https://t.co/advLI5y6Xx
J.D. Martinez, David Stearns laugh off ‘big mistake’ on slugger’s first day with Mets | @timbhealey https://t.co/NXa6e1Yp8k
⚾️ Mets' DH battle down to DJ Stewart and Ji-Man Choi The Mets informed Luke Voit, Jose Iglesias and Tomas Nido that they would not be traveling north to New York with the team when they break camp Monday in Tampa, @AbbeyMastracco writes. https://t.co/wM1cLPqIwd
https://t.co/4iabYYOVqQ. Mets have formed an excellent lineup and are giving themselves a decent chance to reach the postseason thanks to the late expenditure of $21M (counting the tax) for top DH JD Martinez
Mets’ J.D. Martinez addition could make them dangerous enough for playoffs https://t.co/w0cWEyFFy2 https://t.co/MRp2QRHlqx
"I've watched this guy play for quite a bit now on the other side of the dugout. But for us to have him now on my side is special." J.D. Martinez is already at work: https://t.co/SWXdbdx6HZ
J.D. Martinez came to the Mets to win @GottaBelievePod @StoolBaseball https://t.co/Q617VLbXtR
Do you agree with J.D. Martinez? 🤔 https://t.co/cZMFuk65Bo https://t.co/1bAKNssehO
Pete Alonso loudly led recruitment of J.D. Martinez to Mets https://t.co/zmI6AqUUpq https://t.co/z06B8veHMk
Spencer Turnbull, who was scheduled to pitch in relief today, will now start vs. the Yankees in Tampa, the #Phillies announced. Connor Brogdon, the scheduled starter, will pitch in relief instead. No explanation yet for the switch.
Spencer Turnbull will now start for the Phillies. Connor Brogdon will pitch in relief. https://t.co/uiGeTdVrMD
Updated Phillies lineup, 3/23 at NYY: 2B Stott 3B Merrifield 1B Harper SS Sosa DH Clemens RF Pache LF Cave CF Rojas C Stubbs RHP Turnbull RHP Connor Brogdon will pitch in relief. https://t.co/pGJ3jKZcmA
"I'm addicted to the playoffs. I've been there multiple times...once you get a taste of that, it's kind of addicting." - J.D. Martinez after signing with the Mets https://t.co/j7wjlUY8JA
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"I'm addicted to the playoffs. I've been there multiple times...once you get a taste of that, it's kind of addicting." -J.D. Martinez (via @SNY_Mets) https://t.co/weikCZy3Hh
J.D. Martinez says he wants to talk hitting with any Mets players that would like to pick his brain: "I'm an open book. That's my passion, that's what I do." https://t.co/R2VzApOcQO
J.D. Martinez: "I'm addicted to the playoffs."
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J.D. Martinez standing in on Adrian Houser's bullpen session during his first morning at Mets camp. https://t.co/WdhZsCYxNB
Mets optioning Martinez to minors to build up at-bats https://t.co/3rkArDkSc1
Phillies will have Connor Brogdon start today’s game at Yankees. One last look before roster decisions. Spencer Turnbull, as he prepares to be long man, will enter game from bullpen to pitch about three innings. José Ruiz, who has had a good camp, will pitch too.
#Phillies 3/23 at NYY, 1:05pm on 94WIP: Stott 4 Merrifield 5 Harper 3 Sosa 6 Clemens DH Pache 9 Cave 7 Rojas 8 Stubbs 2 Brogdon RHP
Roster notes: Phil Bickford, DFA; Shintaro Fujinami, optioned to the minors; Austin Adams reassigned to minor league camp. Luke Voit, Jose Iglesias and Tomas Nido have been informed they aren't making the team.
Mets option Shintaro Fujinami to Triple-A https://t.co/d9e1AWmpIw
Carlos Mendoza has surrendered No. 28 to J.D. Martinez. The manager will now wear No. 64.
Carlos Mendoza anticipates that J.D. Martinez will bat cleanup, right behind Pete Alonso, in the lineup.
The Mets optioned Shintaro Fujinami and reassigned Austin Adams to minors camp this morning.
J.D. Martinez will bat fourth, behind Pete Alonso, Carlos Mendoza said.
J.D. Martinez will spend at minimum 10 days getting ready once the season begins. It could take longer, but the absolute soonest Martinez will be an active player is the second weekend of the regular season.
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