It’s been a weird last two days for the Mets. The Mets over the last couple of days haven’t been able to take advantage of a Twins team making mistakes on the field. When the Mets were at their best in 2022, or cruising through their Grimace-era – they never let a mistake from the other team slide.
Then there were the unusual things that happened. A critical fielding mistake from Francisco Lindor (one of the most consistent fielders the Mets have ever had). A starting pitcher getting sick and needing to miss a start two days before the Mets were originally thinking about inserting a 6th starter. Losing a challenge early in a game, and because of the arcane challenge rules, couldn’t challenge a missed call at first that led to a run.
The best thing after a couple of days like this is to come home, reset and get some positive vibes going.
Griffin Canning returns to the mound after missing a start due to illness. Over three starts Canning has pitched 15 innings allowing seven runs from 15 hits and eight walks while striking out eight (4.20 ERA, 4.61 FIP, 1.533 WHIP, 91 ERA+). His last start was definitely the worst of the season, allowing four runs over 5 1/3 innings from seven hits and three walks in Sacramento. He was doing great though until the 6th inning where three of those earned runs happened. The Cardinals have the following career numbers against him:
- Nolan Arenado 1-8, BB, 3 K
- Alec Burleson 1-3
- Willson Contreras 2-2, 2B, BB
- Brendan Donovan 1-5, K
- Nolan Gorman 0-3
- Lars Nootbaar 3-6, 2B
- Michael Siani 0-1
Andre Pallante is off to a fast start in 2025. Over three starts he has allowed four runs over 16 1/3 innings from 10 hits, seven walks and 13 strikeouts (2.20 ERA, 4.30 FIP, 1.041 WHIP, 185 ERA+). He’s coming off of his best start of the season where he shutout the Phillies over seven innings. The Mets got to him though in 2024, tagging him for five runs from five hits over 4 2/3 innings. The Mets own the following career stats against him:
- Pete Alonso 1-3, 2 BB
- Francisco Lindor 2-8, 2 BB, 2 K
- Starling Marte 2-3, BB, K
- Brandon Nimmo 1-10, 2B, K
- Juan Soto 0-3, 2 BB
- Tyrone Taylor 3-8, 2B, K
- Jesse Winker 1-3
Three Things To Watch For:
- Roster Moves. The Mets made a series of long-awaited roster moves earlier this afternoon. Jose Siri was finally added to the IL, which allows the Mets to recall Max Kranick despite optioning him earlier in the week. Justin Hagenman was optioned to Syracuse and José Azócar was selected. Azócar give the Mets additional outfield depth and was doing alright in Triple A (10-for-41, 2 2B, HR, 4 SB .244/.367/.366).
- Pete Alonso. As long as Pete Alonso keeps hitting, we’ll keep highlighting him. Yesterday he went 2-for-4 at the plate. It was his third consecutive game with two hits. He already has nine multi-hit games this season (18 games played). The focus on 2025 is going to be on Pete chasing the Mets all-time home run record (252, held by Strawberry and Pete is currently at 231). He’s also turning into a double machine, with eight so far in the young season.
- Positive signs from struggling hitters. Brett Baty went 2-for-4 at the plate yesterday. It was his third consecutive game with a hit (4-for-13). Luisangel Acuña has a six game hitting streak right now, going 8-for-21 with two doubles, four stolen bases and six runs scored. The Mets have won every game in the last six where Acuña scored a run.
Let’s Go Mets!
