What to LOOK for Early in Mets' Spring Training | Recapping the 1st Weekend of Mets Baseball in 2026

Mets baseball returns, igniting buzz around top prospects AJ Ewing, Chris Suero, and Carson Benge as spring training kicks off in the Grapefruit League. Ryan Finkelstein spotlights standout prospects, pivotal position battles—like the wide-open race in right field—and early bullpen arms making a statement, including Ben Simon and Huáscar Brazoban. Key discussions focus on the youth movement’s impact, who’s seizing first base opportunities between Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, and Jorge Polanco, plus early impressions of veterans and newcomers.   The episode also features insights on spring training’s unique atmosphere, memorable early performances, and the personal side of baseball life as Ryan Finkelstein shares major life news.   Get ready for expert analysis on the New York Mets’ roster battles and the must-watch storylines shaping the 2026 season.Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets    Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime To