LIVE: Nationals-Mets Spring Breakout
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The Mets are hosting the the Nationals on Friday in Spring Breakout, a first of its kind exhibition featuring the top prospects in each farm system. Here’s everything to know about that game and this exciting new event.
“It’s a pretty good list, I’m pretty excited about it,” said Nationals manager Dave Martinez. “I’m going to manage that game -- I don’t know if I’m a breakout guy anymore [laughs], but I want to watch them play. It’ll be fun.”
What is Spring Breakout?
MLB Spring Breakout is a four-day event showcasing baseball’s future: the current stars of Minor League Baseball. The inaugural edition will be held from March 14-17 at Grapefruit and Cactus league stadiums during Spring Training. A series of 16 exhibition games will be played between teams comprised of each MLB organization’s top prospects, creating a new touchpoint on the baseball calendar that celebrates our sport’s budding talent.
What time is the Nationals-Mets game?
The Spring Breakout will be played as Game 1 of a doubleheader at 3:10 p.m. ET at Clover Park. Game 2 will begin at 6:10 p.m. ET.
How can I tune in?
MLB Digital (MLB.TV, MLB.com, MLB App), SNY, Nationals.com audio webcast, ESPN+, and Gameday.
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Which position player prospects are expected to play?
NATIONALS
The Nationals' roster features three top 100 prospects: 2023 No. 2 overall Draft pick, outfielder Dylan Crews (No. 7), outfielder James Wood (No. 14) and third baseman Brady House (No. 48). Many of the prospects were invited to Major League camp this spring, including catchers Drew Millas and Israel Pineda, infielders Trey Lipscomb and Darren Baker, and outfielder Robert Hassell III. Click here for the complete roster.
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METS
Several players acquired at the Trade Deadline last season will play in the Spring Breakout, including infielders Luisangel Acuña (MLB No. 66), Marco Vargas and Jeremy Rodriguez, as well as outfielders Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford. Gilbert and Acu?a played in multiple Spring Training games with the Mets this year. Click here for the complete roster.
Which pitching prospects are expected to play?
NATIONALS
Nationals’ top 30 pitching prospects participating in Spring Breakout include right-handers Jarlin Susana, Travis Sykora, Jackson Rutledge and Cole Henry, as well as southpaws DJ Herz, Mitchell Parker and Dustin Saenz. Susana (fastball, slider), Herz (changeup) and Saenz (control) are ranked among the best tools in the Nats’ system. Click here for the complete roster.
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METS
Mets’ top 30 pitching prospects participating in Spring Breakout include right-handers Blade Tidwell, Brandon Sproat, Dominic Hamel, Tyler Stuart, Nolan McLean and Calvin Ziegler. Tidwell (slider) and Ziegler (curveball) are ranked among the best tools in the Mets’ system. Click here for the complete roster.
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Why are certain top prospects not listed on the rosters?
If you don’t see a top prospect on your favorite team’s roster, it is likely because they fall into one of two categories. They are either still in big league camp and battling for a roster spot, or the player is injured or has an injury concern.