The Mets have officially announced their 26-man roster for Opening Day, which includes 13 pitchers and 13 position players. The roster will take the field against the Pirates at Citi Field, with the game scheduled to start at 1:15 p.m. ET.
Freddy Peralta has been named the starting pitcher for the season opener. The Mets’ pitching lineup also features Clay Holmes, Sean Manaea, Nolan McLean, David Peterson, and Kodai Senga, while the bullpen includes Huascar Brazobán, Luis Garcia, Richard Lovelady, Tobias Myers, Brooks Raley, Luke Weaver, and Devin Williams.
Behind the plate, the Mets will rely on catchers Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens. The infield will consist of Brett Baty, Bo Bichette, Francisco Lindor, Jorge Polanco, Marcus Semien, Mark Vientos, and Jared Young. The outfield includes Carson Benge, Luis Robert Jr., Juan Soto, and Tyrone Taylor.
Notably, the Mets have several players on the injured list, including Reed Garrett, Justin Hagenman, Tylor Megill, A.J. Minter, and Dedniel Núñez. Garrett, Hagenman, and Megill are expected to be sidelined for 60 days, while Minter is set to miss 15 days.
In a significant move during the offseason, Tarik Skubal signed a record-breaking contract worth $429 million with the Mets, marking a major investment in the team’s future.
Additionally, the Mets designated Vidal Bruján, Bryan Hudson, and Ben Rortvedt for assignment as part of their roster decisions.
The Major League Baseball season begins with the New York Yankees visiting the San Francisco Giants, setting the stage for an exciting year ahead.
As the Mets prepare for their season opener, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how the new roster will perform and what impact Skubal’s contract will have on the team’s dynamics.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute changes to the roster or injury updates.
