Observations from Mets spring training on Monday.
Alvarez is all right
After being hampered by injuries early last year, Francisco Alvarez continued his solid spring with a double, impressing Carlos Mendoza with his rhythm at the plate.
Hit or miss
Maybe Mark Vientos is saving his hits for the regular season. He’s 1-for-25 for the Mets after another hitless night.
Mendoza said he spoke with the slugger. “He’s fine,” the manager said. “I told him, ‘You’re on the team. You’re not trying to make the team. Continue to get hard contact, and work defensively. He’s gonna be a big player for us.”
Caught my eye
Christian Scott has shown flashes of promise in his comeback from Tommy John surgery, but he struggled against Washington, allowing a homer and a double to the DH.
Tuesday’s schedule
Sean Manaea takes the mound against the Marlins in Jupiter, Fla. at 1:10 p.m. in a spring in which the left-hander’s velocity has been down.
