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Mets Prioritize Health: Players on Slow Spring Training Track
18 Feb
Summary
- Luis Robert Jr. is focusing on strengthening his lower body to prevent injuries.
- Several key Mets players, including Robert Jr., will have a gradual spring training.
- The team is adopting a proactive approach to player durability for the season.
The New York Mets are adopting a cautious approach to player health this spring training. Luis Robert Jr. is specifically focusing on strengthening his lower body to prevent a recurrence of hamstring and hip flexor injuries that have sidelined him in the past.
This deliberate pace extends to other key players like Francisco Alvarez, Jorge Polanco, and Brett Baty, who are also expected to ease into games. This strategy aims to enhance player durability throughout the season, prioritizing the optimal performance of core players over early spring exhibition games.
Pitcher Christian Scott is also making strides, showcasing a 95 mph fastball after recovering from Tommy John surgery. He has also developed a cutter and changeup, demonstrating his potential as a valuable depth option for the team's pitching rotation.
