Mets reliever Drew Smith extends sturdy spring by hanging out aspect

Listed here are some scoops from the Mets’ coaching day:

Smoking Smith

Drew Smith struck out the aspect within the eighth inning of the Mets’ 3-2 exhibition loss to the Nationals in West Palm Seashore, Fla.

The proper-hander Smith has pitched to a 1.50 ERA this spring and will probably be counted on for necessary innings in Edwin Diaz’s absence.

Mets reliever Drew Smith

Corey Sipkin for NY Put up

Francisco Alvarez struck out in each of his at-bats because the DH and is batting .107 this spring with no house run.

Dennis Santana fired a scoreless sixth inning with one strikeout in his Mets debut.

The proper-handed reliever was claimed off waivers from the Twins over the weekend.

The Mets are off for the ultimate time earlier than breaking camp subsequent week.