An overlooked aspect of the Mets’ Opening Day: For one day, their corner infield experiments did not implode.
Bichette was wild with one throw from third base, but he was assisted by a nice save from fledgling first baseman Polanco, which presented the largest bit of Mets defensive drama Bichette — largely a shortstop with the Blue Jays but whose declining glove meant most clubs saw the free agent as a second baseman, while the Mets signed him as a third baseman — played his first career game at the position.
His initial chance was not perfect: He handled a third-inning ground ball from Henry Davis on the run and threw off-balance, bringing Polanco off first base. The Mets who have the most to prove this season But Polanco — whose big league first base experience comprised one pitch last season, shifted to the position with the Mariners just before an inning ended — looked natural, taking a step toward home plate, catching the ball and applying the tag to Davis. Davis was up again in the seventh and smashed a 110.3 mph one-hopper to Bichette, who went to a knee and smoothly speared the ball before making a strong throw across the diamond. If all goes well, there will be six more months of opportunities for the pair to seize or botch. But a casual fan watching Thursday would not have known that the Mets were asking their corner infielders to learn positions they had rarely or never played before this spring. “I thought they were both pretty good,” manager Carlos Mendoza said. “… For them to be able to communicate from pitch to pitch, it was good to see.” The Mets successfully passed infielder Vidal Bruján and catcher Ben Rortvedt through waivers, both outrighted and sent to Triple-A Syracuse.Syracuse opened its season Friday, which meant it finalized its roster and injured list. Placed on the seven-day injured list were righties Adbert Alzolay, Dylan Ross and Justin Armbruester and lefty Nate Lavender. Righty Craig Kimbrel, who continues to throw in Florida, and righty Mike Baumann were placed on the Development list. Outfielder Mike Tauchman, who underwent surgery Thursday on the meniscus in his left knee, also was put on the seven-day IL.Stream It Or Skip It: 'Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole' On Netflix, Where A Troubled Detective Tracks Down A Serial Killer Who Is Terrorizing Oslo
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