"You don't see that type of aggressiveness, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. You have to give [him and fellow Team USA member Nolan McLean] credit because they've been preparing to be in this situation. Already at three ups, already at 46 pitches, that takes a lot of work behind the scenes. The good thing is that he feels good and that he was able to do it."
"Mendoza paid particular and close attention to Bo Bichette on Thursday while taking grounders at third base. The star infielder, who had developed into one of the top natural hitters in the American League during his stay with the Toronto Blue Jays, is making the move from shortstop to the hot corner after signing a three-year, $126 million deal with the Mets earlier this winter."
Clay Holmes completed three ups and 46 pitches on Day 2 of spring training while preparing to represent Team USA at the World Baseball Classic next month. He will start games in more stressful situations nearly a month before the Mets' 2026 season begins. Holmes moved from a Yankees closer to a Mets starter, posting a 12-8 record with a 3.53 ERA across 165.2 innings last season; his previous career-high was 70 frames in 2021. Bo Bichette is transitioning from shortstop to third base after signing a three-year, $126 million deal. Francisco Lindor will be sidelined about six weeks following left hamate bone surgery, eliminating him as a shortstop option during that span.
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