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Observations from Mets’ spring training on Tuesday in Port St. Lucie:

Ramping up

Clay Holmes threw three innings of live batting practice Tuesday as part of his accelerated buildup for next month’s World Baseball Classic.

The right-hander will pitch for Team USA.


  Clay Holmes threw three innings of live batting practice at the Mets’ team facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida on Feb. 17, 2026. Corey Sipkin for New York Post Clay Holmes threw three innings of live batting practice at the Mets’ team facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida on Feb. 17, 2026. Corey Sipkin for New York Post

Freddy’s work

Freddy Peralta threw two innings in the same live batting practice session as Holmes.

Caught my eye

Francisco Lindor stood next to Marcus Semien during a fielding drill and received flips to his right hand.

Lindor underwent hamate bone surgery on his left hand last week and is dealing with a recovery that has left him questionable for Opening Day.


  Mark Vientos, Bo Bichette, Francisco Lindor and Marcus Semien listen to a coach during fielding practice at the Mets’ training facility in Port St. Lucie on Feb. 17, 2026. Corey Sipkin for New York Post Mark Vientos, Bo Bichette, Francisco Lindor and Marcus Semien listen to a coach during fielding practice at the Mets’ training facility in Port St. Lucie on Feb. 17, 2026. Corey Sipkin for New York Post

Wednesday’s schedule

Full-squad workouts continue at Clover Park ahead of Saturday’s Grapefruit League opener against the Marlins.

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