New York Mets

Pete Alonso went two-for-three with a home run and three RBI in the Mets' 11-2 Spring Training rout of the Rays on Friday.

Fantasy Impact: The HR was Alonso's fourth of the spring in 28 at-bats, which have been limited by Alonso's participation in the World Baseball Classic. Alonso looks primed and ready to go for the season. He's currently ranked third among first basemen in FantasyPros ECR.

Mets manager Buck Showalter is hopeful Brooks Raley will appear in a spring training game this weekend. (Source: Mike Puma on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Raley pitched in a minor league game on Wednesday after suffering a left hamstring strain. He has just over a week to get fully healthy by Opening Day.

Mets manager Buck Showalter is hopeful Brandon Nimmo will be able to play in a spring training game this weekend. (Source: Mike Puma on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: After suffering a sprained knee and ankle last week, Nimmo appeared in a minor league game on Wednesday. We're just over a week away from Opening Day, putting Nimmo in line to be close to being healthy by the season opener.

Francisco Alvarez has been optioned to Triple-A. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It's now official that Alvarez will begin the season at Triple-A Syracuse. The 21-year-old backstop is not only one of the Mets' top prospects but among the most hyped in the entire league. He got into five MLB games in 2022, going 2 for 12 at the plate with a homer and a double. Alvarez should be called back up to the show at some point this summer. He is one to keep stashed in nearly all formats.

Jose Quintana underwent bone graft surgery Friday. The surgery is to repair a stree fracture in Quintana’s left rib. (Source: MLB.com )

Fantasy Impact: Quintana is expected to be out until at least July, which is a major blow to fantasy managers and the Mets. He is expected to rehab in Miami as he works his way to join the Mets’ rotation later in the season.

David Robertson is the most experienced closer on the Mets roster now that Edwin Diaz is out for the season following knee surgery on Thursday and could emerge as the team's closer.

Fantasy Impact: The Mets have not made any official comments yet, but Robertson should have a shot at saves this year, at least in the early going. Robertson saved 20 games last season for the Cubs and Phillies. In addition, the Mets could look to Adam Ottavino and Brooks Raley in the ninth inning.

Max Scherzer allowed no runs and only four hits over seven innings against the Astros in Spring Training action on Saturday. Scherzer struck out eight and only walked one.

Fantasy Impact: Scherzer has been sharp this spring, allowing only two earned runs over 13 and two-thirds innings. He looks ready for the season after going seven innings on Saturday. Scherzer is currently ranked ninth among starters in FantasyPros ECR.

The New York Mets have claimed relief pitcher Dennis Santana off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: It's likely no coincidence that Santana was added to the fold just after closer Edwin Diaz suffered a devastating knee injury on March 15 at the World Baseball Classic. The club is also dealing with spring injuries to relievers Brooks Raley, Bryce Montes de Oca, and Sam Coonrod. The 26-year-old tossed a 5.22 ERA in 63 outings with Texas last season but also turned in a 3.35 FIP, 0.31 HR/9, and 4.06 SIERA in that time. The right-hander has made 118 appearances over the last 26 seasons and seemingly has a solid amount of upside at just 26 years of age.

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz has been telling people he aims to return in 2023 after tearing the patellar tendon in his right knee at the World Baseball Classic. (Source: Will Sammon on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Just 48 hours after his injury Diaz is taking an optimistic approach in aiming to return following a disastrous knee injury following Puerto Rico's win over the Dominican Republic Wednesday. Diaz dominated to the tune of a 1.31 ERA and an eye-popping 50.2% K% across 61 appearances in 2022, racking up 32 saves in the process. He's certainly a dynasty league stash while anything he could give the Mets this season would be welcomed by the club with open arms.

Francisco Lindor went two for three in Puerto Rico's 10-0 defeat of Israel in WBC action on Monday. Lindor drove in three runs on a bases-loaded triple in the fifth, blowing the game open.

Fantasy Impact: Lindor has a .455 batting average in the WBC and looks primed for a big season in New York. The shortstop is currently ranked 25th overall and fifth at his position in FantasyPros' Expert Consensus Rankings.

Starling Marte (head) is in good shape Monday and could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Marte exited Sunday's game early after being hit by a pitch on the head but seems to have avoided any serious injury. Even if he doesn't return to the lineup Tuesday, he should be back to normal activities sooner than later.

New York Mets relieve Bryce Montes de Oca will undergo an MRI on Monday after leaving his Sunday appearance with a right forearm strain. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: It's certainly ominous news for the hard-throwing Montes de Oca who departed his Sunday outing after walking three straight hitters amidst a drop in velocity. A forearm strain can often precede Tommy John surgery but the Mets will wait to see the results of his MRI to determine the next steps. The 26-year-old got into just three games with the Mets last season but posted a 3.44 ERA with eight saves in 30 appearances at Triple-A. He and the club will anxiously await Monday's test results while he'll certainly be shut down from throwing regardless of the outcome.

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga is confident he'll be ready for Opening Day despite being scratched from his scheduled start on March 11. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Senga was scratched Saturday due to tendinitis in his right index finger but the right-hander could play catch as early as Monday and possibly make his next scheduled start Thursday. The Japanese import signed a five-year deal with the Mets this offseason and should settle into the middle of their rotation on the heels of a 1.94 ERA across 144 innings with SoftBank of the Japanese Pacific League in 2022.

Justin Verlander struck out five Astros in three and one-thirds innings in Friday’s split-squad spring training game.

Fantasy Impact: Verlander has been sharp in two starts this spring, with a 2.84 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, and eight Ks in six and one-third innings. The future Hall-of-Famer appears healthy and should be ready to start the season strong for his new team. Verlander is currently ranked 9th in FantasyPros ECR among starting pitchers.

David Peterson is getting an X-ray on his injured foot. (Source: Tim Healey on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Peterson took a batted ball off the outside of his left foot Saturday. The lefty swingman headed out to receive an X-ray following the game. Mets manager Buck Showalter said Peterson was "pretty sore".

Mets manager Buck Showalter said Darin Ruf received an injection in his right wrist and will probably need 2-3 days before he can start hitting again. (Source: Pat Ragazzo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: There should be more clarity on the status of Ruf in the next week or so. It doesn't appear to be serious at this moment in time, but it will be a situation to monitor nonetheless.

Jeff McNeil agreed to terms on a four-year, $50 million contract extension with the New York Mets according to Jeff Passan. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McNeil is coming off a season in which he led the National League with a .326 batting average in 148 games for the Mets. The 30-year-old will look once again be a key table-setting option for club looking to make a deep postseason run in 2023.

Tomas Nido and the New York Mets have agreed to a two-year, $3.7 million contract extension. He will receive $1.6 million in 2023 and $2.1 million in 2024. (Source: Robert Murray on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: While Nido's value comes mostly from his defense, it is promising to see the Mets show commitment to the 28-year-old backstop. Between the signing of Omar Narvaez and the arrival of top prospect Fransisco Alvarez, it wasn't clear if Nido would have much of a role with the Mets. It's unclear if Alvarez will start the season as the primary catcher, so Nido could be in for a solid amount of playing time to start the 2023 season. He hit .239/.276/.324 in 313 plate appearances in 2022.

Carlos Correa’s medical came back concerning to the Mets and the two sides are working through the details. (Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Correa’s deal with the Giants was voided due to a concerning medical. The Mets swooped in and handed him a 12-year, $315 million deal. The deal could still go through but there are certainly concerns on the Mets end of things.

Joey Lucchesi has agreed to a one-year, $1.15 million contract with the New York Mets. (Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lucchesi last pitched in the Majors in 2021 with the Mets and has thrown a total of 56 innings since 2020 due. He will be a depth piece for the Mets.