ICYMI in Mets Land: Rotation set for opening week as Max Scherzer makes final spring training start

Garrett Stepien
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Mar 18, 2023; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) throws a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2023; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) throws a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports / © Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

Here's what happened Friday in Mets Land, in case you missed it...

- SNY's Joe DeMayo updated his top-20 list of Mets prospects entering the 2023 season.

- Citi Field's new food items have arrived.

- Max Scherzer dominated and Pete Alonso homered in the Mets' spring training win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

- Scherzer, officially, is set to start for the Mets on Opening Day against the Miami Marlins while Justin Verlander and Kodai Senga will follow.

- After the game, Scherzer discussed his increased pitch count against the Rays -- his final start of spring training.

- On SportsNite, SNY broke down the Mets' approach to managing Scherzer's workload.

- Brandon Nimmo is expected to play for the Mets in Saturday's spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

- The Mets Pod examined Francisco Alvarez's struggles in spring training and if they are a big deal for the top prospect.

- Mets target Shohei Ohtani opened up about the future, and his return to the Los Angeles Angels after starring for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.

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