Observations from Mets spring training on Sunday.
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For a guy who just started playing Grapefruit League games a few days ago, Luis Robert Jr. has hit the ground running. He had two more hits as the Mets monitor his playing time in an effort to help him avoid the lower-body injuries that have plagued him in recent years.
Carlos Mendoza praised a handful of players who were sent to the minors Sunday, with A.J. Ewing impressing in the outfield and right-hander Ryan Lambert out of the bullpen. Both could see Citi Field sooner or later.
After picking up just one hit over his previous seven spring training games, Marcus Semien blasted a 102 mph homer and added a 101 mph sacrifice fly against Toronto. The 35-year-old is coming off back-to-back subpar seasons at the plate in Texas.
Mets center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) is congratulated by left fielder Tyrone Taylor (15) after scoring run in the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Clover Park. Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Monday’s Schedule David Peterson gets the start against the Nationals at Clover Park, with first pitch at 6:10 p.m.
