Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. homers as he preps for season
Observations from Mets spring coaching Friday:
Catching up
Francisco Álvarez had a pair of hits — together with a double — and likewise threw out a runner attempting to swipe second.
Bounce again
Craig Kimbrel struggled together with his command in his first outing of the spring after which walked the primary batter he confronted Friday, however recovered and regarded sharp in retiring the subsequent three batters, two by strikeout.
Caught my eye
Luis Robert Jr. homered in a minor league recreation on a again subject in Port St. Lucie.
Carlos Mendoza mentioned Robert “continues to crush pitching” and can play middle in minor league video games each different day by Wednesday’s off day as he slowly preps for the common season after being affected by lower-body accidents with the White Sox.
Saturday’s schedule
Kodai Senga takes the mound when the Mets go to Jupiter, Fla., for a second straight day at Roger Dean Stadium, this time to face the Cardinals at 1:05 p.m.
