The first place Mets take on the Nationals. Note the game has been moved to 7:05pm.
Tylor Megill is set to make his first Opening Day start tonight in Washington…He will have the fewest major league innings pitched (89.2) of any Mets Opening Day starter in franchise history…See the below chart from Elias for more recent Opening Day starters with as little major league experience:
Prior to tonight’s game, the Mets announced the following roster moves: Placed RHP Jacob deGrom on the 10-Day IL (stress reaction on his right scapula)…Placed LHP Joey Lucchesi on the 60-Day IL (“Tommy John” surgery)…Placed RHP Jake Reed on the 10-Day IL (left oblique strain)…Optioned LHP David Peterson to Triple-A Syracuse.
The Mets are 16-12 when starting the season on the road…Dating back to 2001, New York has won seven of its last 11 games when beginning the year on the road.
Tomorrow’s 7:05 p.m. game against the Washington Nationals will be aired exclusively on Apple TV+…Fans can access the game for free by using the Apple TV app or by visiting tv.apple.com…The service is accessible to anyone with internet or wireless access, no cable or satellite subscription is required.
