The New York Mets are set to face the Washington Nationals today, March 9, 2025, at Clover Park. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:10 PM Eastern Time. The game will be televised on WPIX.
New York Mets:
Mets Starting Lineup:
- Francisco Lindor (S) – Shortstop
- Mark Vientos (R) – Third Base
- Pete Alonso (R) – First Base
- Jeff McNeil (L) – Second Base
- Tyrone Taylor (R) – Right Field
- Alexander Canario (R) – Left Field
- Luis De Los Santos (R) – Designated Hitter
- Jakson Reetz (R) – Catcher
- Eli Serrano III (L) – Center Field
Starting Pitcher: Clay Holmes (RHP)
Things to look for the New York Mets:
- Clay Holmes’ Performance: Holmes has started his spring with 6.0 shutout innings. Observing his consistency and command in this outing will be crucial as he prepares for the regular season.
- How Does Alexander Canario Fit?: Canario, acquired in the offseason, is competing for an outfield spot and has been seeing more playing time with Nimmo out. He offers power and defensive versatility, but can he seize a role on the Opening Day roster?
- Jakson Reetz Behind the Plate: With Francisco Álvarez sidelined for 6-8 weeks, Reetz is getting an extended look as a backup option. While Luis Torrens is the presumed starter in Álvarez’s absence, the Mets need depth at catcher, and today is a big test for Reetz both offensively and defensively.
- Brandon Nimmo’s Health Status: Nimmo’s return to the lineup has been delayed due to right knee soreness. Monitoring his recovery is essential for the Mets’ outfield depth.
Washington Nationals:
Nationals Starting Lineup:
- CJ Abrams (L) – Shortstop
- Dylan Crews (R) – Center Field
- James Wood (L) – Right Field
- Joey Meneses (R) – First Base
- Keibert Ruiz (S) – Catcher
- Luis García (L) – Second Base
- Carter Kieboom (R) – Third Base
- Lane Thomas (R) – Left Field
- Victor Robles (R) – Designated Hitter
Starting Pitcher: Jake Irvin (RHP)
Things to look for the Washington Nationals:
- Top of the Lineup Dynamics: The combination of CJ Abrams, Dylan Crews, and James Wood at the top of the order is a new strategy. Observing their synergy and effectiveness will be key.
- Jake Irvin’s Outing: Irvin is slated to start today. Evaluating his performance against a potent Mets lineup will provide insights into his readiness for the season.
- Defensive Alignments: With players like Carter Kieboom and Luis García in the infield, assessing defensive cohesiveness and range will be important for the Nationals.
- Prospect Watch – James Wood: As a rising talent, Wood’s at-bats and defensive plays in right field will be closely watched to gauge his development.
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