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PORT ST. LUCIE \u2014 A.J. Minter is still taking a conservative approach in his buildup this spring, but has not lost faith in the possibility of making the Opening Day roster.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The lefty reliever, who arrived on a two-year contract worth $22 million, continues to throw bullpen sessions in camp, but is behind most of the other pitchers as somebody who is yet to face hitters in live batting practice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Minter is rehabbing from left hip surgery last summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe training staff has been excellent, and it\u2019s their job to kind of tell me no because I am not very good at saying no,\u201d Minter said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Minter, at just over six months since his surgery, said he is slightly ahead of where he anticipated for late February.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s where we have to be smart and not push because I am feeling good,\u201d Minter said, adding that he was initially given a return schedule of seven to nine months.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Manager Carlos Mendoza has indicated he would like to get Minter into five or six games this spring.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For now, Minter has sights on throwing \u201ca handful\u201d of additional bullpens before considering when he might advance to facing hitters in live batting practice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brandon Waddell is one of the depth pieces the Mets brought in this offseason as a potential option for the rotation. Injuries to Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea have only opened the door wider for Waddell.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He pitched in a game for the first time in America since 2022, during the 8-5 loss to the Astros on Tuesday, tossing 1\u2009\u00b9\/\u2083 innings while giving up two unearned runs, two hits and a walk.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Waddell, 30, pitched in Korea and China the past three years before signing a minor league deal with the Mets this offseason. He last pitched in MLB in 2021, with the Cardinals, and spent time in their spring training the following year.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s different [pitching in America], for sure\u201d Waddell said Tuesday. \u201cBut it\u2019s definitely nice to be back. It\u2019s a whole different experience overseas. Just a good part of my career. \u2026 I really enjoyed my time over there.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kodai Senga will throw a few more live batting practices before starting a Grapefruit League game, Mendoza said. <\/p>\n
He is set to throw a live BP on Wednesday. He pitched just 10\u2009\u00b9\/\u2083 innings all of last year due to shoulder and calf injuries.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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