Mets Workout At Citi Ahead Of Opening Day, Now Friday

 

Starling Marte in the batting case, as Pete Alonso (left) and Jeff McNeil (center) look on. Photo by Jason Schott.

On Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field, the Mets worked out on the field ahead of Opening Day, when they will take on the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday at 1:40 p.m., delayed a day because of predicted rain tomorrow afternoon.

These new seats behind home plate will welcome Mets fans on Friday. All photos by Jason Schott.

The Mets start this season with some fresh faces, starting with new Manager Carlos Mendoza and President of Baseball Operations David Stearns.

There's also new center fielder Harrison Bader, who has grown his beard back in after his time across town with the Yankees, and coming soon, their new designated hitter, J.D. Martinez, most recently a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

A pleasant sight for the Mets on Wednesday must have been seeing right fielder Starling Marte looking like his old self in the batting cage and chasing down fly balls in right field after a 2023 season largely lost due to injury.

Images From Mets Workout Day:

Jeff McNeil and new Mets President of Baseball Ops David Stearns exchange pleasantries.

Jeff McNeil chats with new skipper Carlos Mendoza and David Stearns.

Jeff McNeil showing the form that won him the 2022 National League Batting Title.

Pete Alonso working on his familiar stance in the batting cage.

 

Pete Alonso is ready to roll. 

Harrison Bader showing off his new look. 

Harrison Bader taking a hack. 

Starling Marte chasing one down in front of the warning track in right field.

David Stearns surveys the field as Carlos Mendoza chats with Asst. Hitting Coach Pat Roessler.

Citi Field is ready for the new season.