DJ Stewart makes Mets' Opening Day roster after surprise 2023 success

The Mets officially made one Opening Day roster decision Wednesday and were expected to spend the afternoon discussing the final expected transaction before the season begins. The Mets informed DJ Stewart he has made the team, manager Carlos Mendoza announced, solidifying the roster spot of the designated hitter/outfielder/perhaps even backup first baseman. Stewart, who likely will be the Opening Day DH, became a rare bright spot of last year's club and hit upon being called up, emerging in the final two months of the season and finishing with an .840 OPS. DJ Stewart, rounding the bases after hitting a home run during spring training, earned a spot on the Mets' Opening Day roster. Jim Rassol-USA