Mets Notes: DeGrom, Lowrie, Catchers

CAA Baseball agents Jeff Berry and Matt Ricatto are in Port St. Lucie and will meet the Mets about Jacob deGromThe state of the contracts, reports Tim Healey of Newsday. As Healey notes, it is common for agents to travel quickly to MLB camps to register with their clients and the organization's decision makers, although the very public nature of deGrom's the extension makes this visit more intriguing. While a long-term agreement for a DeGrom-sized launcher is not something to be concluded in a matter of hours, this week's visit could potentially help lay the groundwork for negotiations that would continue throughout the training. of spring. Last week DeGrom said the talks have not started yet. A few days ago, it was reported that his camp had set a deadline for the opening of the market.

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• The Mets have received good news after Jed LowrieRecent MRI, tweets Mike Puma of the New York Post. Lowrie underwent the test after feeling some discomfort at the back of the knee earlier this week, but the MRI revealed no significant damage. The veteran will be brought slowly to the beginning of the camp, notes Puma, although at this point, it seems that there is more to fear. Aged 34 (35 in April), he signed a two-year $ 20 million pact with the Mets in the wake of the terrible 2018 season, during which he beat .267 / .353 / .448 with 23 circuits and 37 doubles in 680 appearances on the plate with the A.
• The Mets do not exclude the possibility of bringing three catchers for the opening of the season, said manager Mickey Callaway to Kevin Armstrong of the New York Times. Signed off season Wilson Ramos, of course, is a lock to make the opening day lineup the team's new main option behind the flat, and Travis d'Arnaud It also seems likely that he will be part of the group, as long as his 2018 rehab, Tommy John's operation, has progressed well. The other two options are 24 years old Tomas Nido and veteran Devin Mesoraco, who returned to the Mets during a minor league agreement this winter. As Callaway explains, Mesoraco's relationship with deGrom was a determining factor in the organization's decision to sign it again. Mesoraco took 21 of 25 deGrom last year after being acquired from the Reds. Callaway praised Mesoraco's preparation and leadership, which had a positive impact on other salvagers and all pitcher personnel. Given Arnaud's ability to play on the front row and on the left, carrying a pair of back-up options in reserve would not be as compelling as for other clubs. Nido, meanwhile, still has an option in the minor leagues, so he seems likely to head for Triple-A to open the year.