Petersons slider looked particularly good in his Grapefruit league debut. But given his performance down the stretch in 2021, the Mets could certainly use his bat. pic.twitter.com/GikEeFCqv8. The Mets' fans wakeup call on Wednesday morning was a welcome one. LHP Brad Hand (free agent after the World Series)After pursuing Hand seemingly every offseason in recent memory, the Mets finally acquired him toward the end of this summer. Plate discipline has been issue for Mauricio, but if he improves his swing decisions and can get his on-base percentage up from the .296 mark he posted last season, theres a chance the 21-year-old could give Baty a run for his money at third base or could even find himself playing outfield in a corner. His career began with the Houston Astros, winning American League Rookie of the Year in 2015 and earning a pair of All-Star nods and one Gold Glove Award. Theyve shown a lot more than they produced in 2021, so getting those two bats back to what the Mets want/need is huge. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. McNeil isnt going to win a Gold Glove any time soon, so how/when he fits will depend largely on how effective Can is when he returns. Nonetheless, Cohen continued to strike whenever there has been an opening to move the Mets one step closer to ending their 36-year World Series drought. Uber prospect Jordan Walker is the sexy pick for this, but at this moment, its Burleson who is widely projected to make the Opening Day roster. On paper, deGrom and Scherzer are the best 1-2 punch since at least Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander with the 2018-19 Astros, and possibly since Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee with the 2011 Phillies. He became a free agent after the Mets designated him for assignment in late September. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. '//cdn.taboola.com/libtrc/metsmerizedonline-network/loader.js', He was ramping up to pitch again when the Mets fell out of the playoff race, and time simply ran out. I've let (GM Billy Eppler) and (team president Sandy Alderson) know: It's whatever they need.". McCann signed a four-year, $40 million contract before the 2021 season, so hell likely return as the teams starter in 2022. CF Cedric Mullins 2. This lineup I hope the Mets can put together is unlikely, but possible. He hit .316/.352/.544 in 2020. Canha is as solid as they come, posting a .367 OBP and a 128 wRC+ in 2022, while Vogelbach got on base at a .393 clip with a 144 wRC+ in 55 games with the Jeff McNeil has led the way for the Mets starting lineup recently, batting .432 with 2 home runs and 5 RBI over the club's last ten games. OUT OF SIGHT. The New York Mets went 77-85 this season finishing in third place in the National League East and missing the playoffs for the fifth straight season. Mets starting lineup of all-time greats; Top 5 best offseasons in Mets franchise history; Best trades in Mets franchise history; Best 1st round picks the Mets Under team control for three more seasons, hell be blocked by Alonso at first base for all of them. Chris Ryan may be reached at cryan@njadvancemedia.com. WebNew York Mets Lineup and New York Mets Rotation. RHP Miguel Castro (third-time arbitration eligible)Castro managed a 3.45 ERA despite some midseason inconsistencies. 2022 vs. the Mets: 0-2 with a 4.76 ERA (11 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 12 H, 3 HR, 2 BB and 17 K. Carrasco is 10-4 with a 4.27 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 in 99 IP across 18 starts. Position Rankings. K. Marte CF 2. Right now, the bench is almost completely left-handed. Hes likely to return as a rotation depth piece. Correa will provide plenty of pop at the top of the Mets' lineup. Castellanos would need to opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Cincinnati Reds to become a free agent this winter. Do the Phillies or Marlins have a shot? Pete Alonso (1B) 5. New York can offer Peraza arbitration, but may choose to non-tender him instead. From Complex To Queens, Episode 211: What we wanna see 2023. from AmazingAvenue.com Adding Marte as a tag-team partner for 2022 Season Previews NL East Predictions Can Atlanta run it back or will the Mets overcome their chronic Metsness? Projected Lineup Player POS AB R HR RBI SB AVG OBP Or, more accurately, to be co-Batmans. Jos Martnez (third-year arbitration eligible)Martnez never made it back from a spring knee injury, which preceded other ailments. } Odds to make playoffs. RHP Drew Smith (first-time arbitration eligible)Yet another Mets pitcher who struggled through injuries, Smith still possesses enough upside for the Mets to consider him a potential bullpen answer in 2022. RHP Jordan Yamamoto (pre-arbitration)Had a shoulder strain not cost him most of the summer, Yamamoto would have seen significant time replacing other injured players in the Mets rotation. Last year the Mets gave over 600 plate appearances to Billy McKinney, Jos Peraza, and Kevin Pillar, three players who wouldn't sniff New York's roster in 2022. Atlanta Braves. Hopefully, they can make it happen. The 28-year-old may not be known for his bat, but he still hit .273 over 355 MLB plate appearances last season and has gotten on base at a .354 clip across his career. Overall, recorded 3.83 ERA, 10.7 SO/9, and 1.337 WHIP in 105 2/3 innings. He has been a workhorse of the first order throughout his career. Once Jacob deGrom went down, things fell apart. But when Cano played in 2020, he was effective. if (!document.getElementById(i)){ Web2023 New York Mets Projected Lineup. The lefty produced a 2.70 ERA in 13 1/3 innings en route to another trip to free agency. Let's preview the season in Flushing. Luis Guillorme (pre-arbitration)Unlike a year ago, Guillorme struggled to find his way into the lineup this summer. Regardless of how you stack them, the top five of this lineup is where you see real strength with the Mets. Smith and Davis are overqualified bench players (Smith had a down 2021 while playing through shoulder and wrist injuries) who provide depth in the event of injuries or underperformance. full-time basis in the new CBA. Copyright 2005 - 2022 Metsmerized Online. With Scherzer and Verlander, the Mets have a one-two punch of aces that are both future first ballot Hall of Famers. Steve Cohen is so excited about the team they have purchased this winter that he bought a damn Super Bowl commercial to advertise it. They posted Projected Standings, Roster Management, Draft Results, Keeper Management; Coming early January 2023! Brandon Nimmo (CF) 2. If Smith is at first, you would have two left-handed batters in the infield as well. In the past two seasons, Correa NJ .com projected Yankees 2022 Opening Day Lineup Manager: Raul Ibanez 1. He could push for an Opening Day roster spot if the Mets feel comfortable with his development. 1 overall team prospect, Francisco Alvarez. They'll make your heart race a bit in the eighth and ninth innings. As long as they're healthy, I'm confident they'll be great. Peterson got a taste of the pitch clock in 2022 after starting six games with Triple-A Syracuse. Dom Smith went from the 2020 Mets MVP to a bench player in September. His natural position is shortstop, so the Mets would use him at second base, but hes in line to get a big payday this winter. LHP Rich Hill (free agent after the World Series)The 41-year-old lefty proved continually solid following a midseason trade. But with the way Baty can swing the bat, and some reported defensive improvements, that position might not be Escobars for long. As of now, Peterson is projected as the Mets sixth starter, behind Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga, Jos Quintana, and Carlos Carrasco. If he excels there, he could provide depth at third base, the outfield or designated hitter. If they dont sign Conforto to a long-term deal, the Mets will need to pursue someone similar to replace him. It usually starts at the top, and Bochy went on record Monday to say he believes the Rangers projected front four -- Marcus Semien, Corey Seager, Nathaniel Lowe and Adolis Garca -- could rank among the best in the American League this season. That factor did not stagger Steve Cohen, who swooped in to nab the All-Star shortstop on a 12-year deal, at the 11th hour. The additions of Max Scherzer, Starling Marte, Mark Canha and Eduardo Escobar have bolstered the Mets lineup and added a future Hall of Famer to the rotation. His shaky defense makes him a trade candidate, although Davis could potentially become a designated hitter if that spot returns to the National League. lineup Friday with a trio of free-agent signingscenter fielder The veteran produced a .643 OPS during his first year in Flushing. WebVisit ESPN to view the New York Mets team depth chart for the current season They added enough to their lineup over the winter they can essentially roll the dice on him, and see whether he has anything left in the tank. from AmazingAvenue.com at 2/27/2023 12:05:00 PM. The 28-year-old Correa hit .291 last season with 22 home runs for the Minnesota Twins. The 52-110 Orioles and Diamondbacks scored more runs per game than the Mets. My hunch is the Mets are done making major moves but will tinker with the margins of the roster before Opening Day. New York's Chris Bassitt and San Diego's Joe Musgrove have been named the starters for this contest. They don't have to skip starts or anything, but if you can squeeze one or two extra days between starts every now and then, go for it. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. The 2021 season was one to forget for McNeil. Tickets. Thats the huge question: what will Smith and McCann be in 2022? He hit 18 homers and stole 14 bases, but a roster crunch could force Villar to his sixth team in five seasons. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | Davis, Jeff McNeil and Dominic Kevin Pillar (team/player options for 2022)One of the most prominent members of New Yorks Bench Mob, Pillar struggled to produce much in the second half of the season. 2022 St. John's University Grad and aspiring reporter! Burleson, the No. Jonathan Villar (free agent after the World Series)Villar played his role well, appearing in 142 games despite being signed as a bench option last winter. Hes an above-average sixth starter, though, and he likely wont start the year on the MLB roster as a reliever. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Aaron Nola is a distant third at 22.9 WAR. Davis (first-year arbitration eligible)Playing through injury, Davis lost the everyday third-base job despite a respectable .285/.384/.436 slash line. I think Smith or Davis lands elsewhere before the season begins and the Mets bring in a more versatile bench piece who adds defense without being a zero at the plate. All Rights Reserved. DeGrom did not pitch after July 7 because of his injuries, Scherzer is now 37, Carrasco was limited to 12 starts by injuries (and wasn't all that effective when he did pitch), and Walker faded badly in the second half. I have really tried to have five pitches that the hitters have to worry about instead of two or three and then have another few that I might throw, Peterson said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. After missing the final three months of the 2021 season, deGrom should still be in line to start at the top of the rotation next season. Toms Nidos is set to start the season as one of the Mets two catchers. LHP Joey Lucchesi (first-time arbitration eligible)A member of the Opening Day rotation, Lucchesi could miss all of next season recovering from Tommy John surgery. Entering his final year of team control, he hopes to return to his old role of a multi-inning fireman. With respect to this projection, its focusing on just the Wild Card Series where the Mets will need a maximum of three starters. Throw in a team-friendly extension for a batting champ and the Mets offseason was clearly a rousing success. The Mets don't need Can to produce. David Peterson Dominates 2023 Spring Debut, Morning Briefing: Dodgers Gavin Lux Out For The Season, Quintana Struggles in Spring Debut, Astros Defeat Mets 8-4, Spring Notes: Kodai Senga to Pitch Sunday, 2023 Mets Non-Roster Invitee Profile: Jonathan Araz. Pete Alonso (first-year arbitration eligible)The Mets most consistent regular, Alonso has settled in as a bona fide power threat and a much-improved defensive first baseman. After signing a 10-year, $341 million contract prior to the 2021 season, Lindor will be the Mets shortstop in 2022 and well beyond. Expect the Mets lineup to be mixed and matched across the field this season, and this Opening Day lineup would be the first example of that. After the game, Peterson spoke with Mike Puma about his start and goal of refining his pitches. Davis is the exception, but hell be fighting for at-bats behind Escobar. Up and down the lineup everyone disappointed. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-888-532-3500 (VA), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org/chat (CT). The Mets will be placing a lot of faith in Correa to perform for more than a decade, so any physical concerns would be alarming. 93-69. This is arguably the biggest question surrounding Correa's 360-degree turn from the Giants to the Mets. It also should be noted the Canha, Marte, and Escobar additions improve what was one of the game's worst defenses a year ago. Since the two sides reportedly wont break bread again until after the calendar flips over to 2022, the boredom is getting to us. As of now, Peterson is projected as the Mets sixth starter, behind Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga, Jos Quintana, and Carlos Carrasco. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Hell hope to rebound from a down season where he hit just .230 with 20 home runs. Luis Guillorme pic.twitter.com/xHHNizdiwz. Drew Smith returns from last years bullpen after pitching to a 3.33 ERA, headlining a long list of relief options that will fill out the back of the bullpen behind the Mets new core four of Diaz, Ottavino, Robertson and Raley. Its been a while since the Mets have been able to alternate righty-lefty through the entire lineup, but the way the 2022 roster is coming together that could RHP Robert Gsellman (third-time arbitration eligible)A lat tear cost Gsellman most of the second half. Last year they combined to make 33 starts. While injuries have always been a concern, Nimmo has a proven ability to get on base, finishing with an OBP over .400 in three of the past four seasons. Ranking the mets best SPs in franchise history, Best left-handed SPs in Mets franchise history, Ranking the Mets' best infielders in franchise history, Ranking the Mets' best outfielders in franchise history, Top 5 best offseasons in Mets franchise history, Best 1st round picks the Mets have made by position. Javier Bez (free agent after the World Series)There is some mutual interest in a return to Flushing, but that will depend in large part upon market conditions. "I'm OK with it and I'm willing to live with it," Cohen said after the lockout. e.async = 1; e.src = u; If Robinson Cano returns to the team in 2022 well get to him in a minute that could push McNeil to left field and Smith out of a job. FanGraphs does indeed have the Red Sox as currently constituted in their projected playoff field, giving them a roughly 52 percent chance to make it in. The Mets starting lineup in 2022 is going to look very different Faster than you could digest your Thanksgiving leftovers, the Mets starting lineup got a complete makeover. slugger, especially if the DH is added to the NL, but otherwise, the Sanchez C 8. ESNYs MLB 2023 Preview: Can the Texas Rangers take over the AL West? Heres a way-too-early prediction at the teams potential order for opening day. Stanton DH 7. Obviously the regulars need days off, and Guillorme did a very nice job in a number of roles last season. He brings a top-hit tool to a Mets team that was second in team batting average (.259), tied for fifth in runs scored (772) and sixth in team OPS (.744) in MLB last season. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 9 in our top 100, making him the second-highest ranked catching prospect in all of baseball. The Mets fell short of expectations After the Mets added Baez and all of their hitters got healthy, Smith was the odd-man out of the lineup on most nights. Odds to win World Series. Were still sitting around waiting, patiently, for Major League Baseball and the MLBPA to get together and agree on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Here's the #Mets Super Bowl ad. 2023 New York Mets Projected Lineup. section: | slug: mets-2022-season-preview-projected-lineup-rotation-and-three-questions-facing-baseballs-biggest-spenders | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | Hes expressed some interest in a return, though the Mets may not have room in their rotation to accommodate him. Mark Vientos is a right-handed batting third baseman/outfielder who could be ready soon. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. Unfortunately for Peterson, he may find himself starting the 2023 season with the Syracuse Mets. 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