Jorge Polanco and Francisco Alvarez cracked their first homers of the spring to spark the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday afternoon in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Observations from Mets spring training on Tuesday: Bombs away Francisco Alvarez launched a 439-foot homer to center field for the Mets in their 6-1 exhibition victory over the Cardinals at Clover Park.

On the same day they announced the previously reported signing of pitcher Zack Littell, the Washington Nationals announced they designated left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.

The first month of Spring Training did not alter much regarding the Mets’ roster picture. No one has won or lost a job just yet. No one has relinquished a spot due to injury. Surely, some of that will change between now and Opening Day.

The New York Mets face the Miami Marlins in an MLB spring training game on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Carlos Mendoza continues preparing for the upcoming MLB season with the New York Mets, while Carson Benge is fighting to earn a spot on the final roster.

Always a fan of Spring Training, David Wright arrived at Mets camp Sunday with extra purpose. The former Mets All-Star third baseman will be working with the Mets' new third baseman, Bo Bichette.

Jonathan Pintaro makes his major league debut pitching in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on June 25, 2025 in New York City. Observations from