Mets vs Rays Odds

#17 PROS

Blade Tidwell: Dazzles in spring start

Mar 2nd

Tidwell struck out five batters over two perfect innings and recorded an immaculate inning in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.

#1 BP

A.J. Minter: Facing live batters

Mar 2nd

Minter (hip) is throwing a live bullpen session Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#1 P

Kodai Senga: Spring debut coming Monday

Mar 2nd

Senga will make his first start of spring training Monday against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

#8 P

Christian Scott: Starting season on 60-day IL

Mar 1st

The Mets placed Scott (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Feb. 12 make room for the signings of Pete Alonso and Drew Smith (elbow), Joe DeMayo of SNY reports.

#2 2B

Luisangel Acuna: Fine after early removal

Mar 1st

Manager Carlos Mendoza said that Acuna is fine after getting hit in the arm by a pitch in the second inning of Saturday's game, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#3 PROS

Brandon Sproat: Two perfect innings in spring debut

Feb 28th

Sproat threw two perfect innings against the Nationals on Friday in his Grapefruit League debut, striking out one batter.

#6 P

Griffin Canning: Effective in first spring outing

Feb 28th

Canning gave up two hits and a walk over 1.2 scoreless innings in Thursday's Grapefruit league game against the Astros. He struck out two.

#2 BP

Ryne Stanek: Viewed as setup man

Feb 28th

Stanek is expected to handle eighth-inning duties alongside A.J. Minter (hip) in front of Mets closer Edwin Diaz, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

#4 SS

Nick Madrigal: Likely to miss season after surgery

Feb 28th

Madrigal will likely miss the entire season after surgery to repair a fractured left shoulder, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#1 LF

Brandon Nimmo: Making spring debut Friday

Feb 28th

Nimmo (foot) is starting in left field and batting cleanup in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#2 DH

Starling Marte: Spring debut delayed by knee

Feb 26th

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Marte (knee) will begin taking live batting practice in early March, but the veteran outfielder doesn't have a target date for playing in Grapefruit League games, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

#8 BP

Paul Blackburn: Cleared for spring debut

Feb 26th

Blackburn (back) is scheduled to start Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

#2 CF

Alexander Canario: Dealt to New York

Feb 24th

The Mets acquired Canario from the Cubs on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

#5 P

Tylor Megill: Rotation spot more secure

Feb 24th

Megill appears likely to have a spot in the Opening Day rotation if Sean Manaea (oblique) begins the season on the injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

#2 P

Sean Manaea: Bound for IL with oblique strain

Feb 24th

Manaea has been diagnosed with a right oblique strain and is expected to begin the season on the 15-day injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

#3 P

Clay Holmes: Sharp in Grapefruit League opener

Feb 23rd

Holmes struck out three over three perfect innings during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

#1 RF

Juan Soto: Belts solo homer in first Mets AB

Feb 22nd

Soto went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and an additional RBI during Saturday's Grapefruit League opener against the Astros.

#9 PROS

Drew Gilbert: Still dealing with hamstring issues

Feb 22nd

Gilbert is still not fully recovered from the hamstring injury that derailed his 2024 campaign, and the Mets are bringing him along slowly in camp as a result, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. "It's just getting over the hump," Gilbert said this week. "It's nothing serious at this point. Sometimes injuries linger a little bit. Once we get across the finish line, we'll be in a good spot and unleash a little bit."

#19 PROS

Matt Allan: Finally healthy again

Feb 19th

Allan (elbow) said Wednesday that he's fully healthy and will throw his third live bullpen session Thursday since he arrived at spring training in January, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

#1 CF

Tyrone Taylor: Looks healthy for camp

Feb 19th

Taylor (elbow/hernia) took part in Wednesday's full-squad workout, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

#4 P

Frankie Montas: Hopes to throw in 4-to-6 weeks

Feb 19th

Montas (lat) said Wednesday that he's already feeling better following a PRP injection and plans to begin playing catch in 4-to-6 weeks, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.