Morning Briefing: Former Mets Learn Roster Fates

Good morning, Mets fans!

As Opening Day nears, some former Mets learned their roster fates recently.

Right-handed pitcher and former Met dealt in the Freddy Peralta trade, Brandon Sproat, made the Brewers’ roster.

Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported that the Chicago Cubs have added Michael Conforto to their Opening Day roster.

The Nationals announced that they released Drew Smith.

Per Scott Merkin of MLB.com, the Chicago White Sox informed outfielder Jarred Kelenic and catcher Drew Romo that neither will make the 26-man roster.

Daniel Alvarez-Montes noted that former Mets infielder J.D. Davis is in agreement with the Tecolotes de Los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League.

Latest Mets News

As shown by SNY Mets, Mike Tauchman exited Saturday’s game against the Astros early with an apparent knee injury. He limped off field attempting to run out to right field. He will undergo an MRI in the coming days. Read more here.

The Mets had split-squad action on Saturday. They beat the Astros 7-5 and lost 3-1 to the Nationals. They’ll play one game at 1:10 p.m. ET Sunday against the Marlins.

Latest MLB News

Per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, the Milwaukee Brewers told outfielder Brandon Lockridge that he made the Opening Day roster.

The Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday announced that they reassigned infielder Konnor Griffin to minor league camp, bringing their total number to 34 players remaining in major league camp.

According to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, the Detroit Tigers granted outfielder Austin Slater an unconditional release.

Latest on MMO

Mojo Hill talks about Carson Benge’s continued strong spring as he says productive with Opening Day nearing.

Chris Bello breaks down the Mets’ opening day starting pitching rotation for the 2026 season.

Chris Bello recapped the Mets’ 7-5 loss to the Astros that included a knee injury for Tauchman.

On This Date in Mets History

1961: The Mets and the Yankees met for the first time ever as the Yankees defeated the Mets in the first matchup.

Born on This Date: Michael Massey (1998), Edwin Diaz (1994), Joe Smith (1984), Juan Uribe (1979), Cory Lidle (1972).

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