The Mets are coming off a 101-win campaign that ended without an NL East title and with playoff heartbreak in the wild-card round against the Padres. The most expensive roster in baseball history comes with a revamped starting rotation that includes reigning AL CY Young winner Justin Verlander stepping in to take the place of Jacob deGrom — who is now a Texas Ranger.
Much of the everyday roster looks almost the same after the Mets were unable to close the deal with star Carlos Correa amid an issue with the All-Star’s medicals. It will also open up chances for a number of the organization’s top prospects — especially third baseman Brett Baty — that may finally be able to help the team at the MLB level.
Here is the 2023 Mets depth chart entering spring training.
C: Omar Narvaez, Tomas Nido, Francisco Alvarez
1B: Pete Alonso, Darin Ruf, Daniel Vogelbach
Brett Baty and Mark Vientos take infield practice in Port St. Lucie. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST2B: Jeff McNeil, Luis Guillorme, Danny Mendick
SS: Francisco Lindor, Luis Guillorme, Ronny Mauricio
3B: Eduardo Escobar, Luis Guillorme, Brett Baty
LF: Mark Canha, Tommy Pham, Jeff McNeil
CF: Brandon Nimmo, Starling Marte, Mark Canha
Adam Ottavino pitches at Mets spring training on Feb. 13. Corey Sipkin for the NY POSTRF: Starling Marte, Jeff McNeil, Mark Canha
DH: Daniel Vogelbach, Darin Ruf, Tommy Pham
SP: RHP Justin Verlander, RHP Max Scherzer, RHP Kodai Senga, LHP Jose Quintana, RHP Carlos Carrasco, LHP David Peterson, RHP Tylor Megill
Bullpen: RHP Edwin Diaz, RHP David Robertson, RHP Adam Ottavino, LHP Brooks Raley, RHP Drew Smith, RHP John Curtiss, RHP Tommy Hunter, RHP Jeff Brigham, RHP Elieser Hernandez, RHP Zach Greene, RHP Stephen Nogosek
