Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo return with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Mets star closer Edwin Diaz returns to the field, and the starting rotation continues to round into form. First up, Connor and Joe sound the trumpets and talk about the successful spring debut of Edwin Diaz, and what it really means to the team overall to have him back in the bullpen. Then, the guys go through the performance of the starting rotation so far in spring games, the competition for reliever roles, progress for Brett Baty and Mark Vientos, plus a preview of the Spring Breakout Game, which will feature some of the biggest Mets prospects and an appearance by Joe in the SNY broadcast! Finally, the show dives deep into the Mailbag for questions answered about overlooked prospects becoming stars, what to do with Trayce Thompson, and whether or not there will ever be a Mets “hitting lab.” Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and watch the Spring Breakout Game on Friday 3/15 at 3pm ET on SNY!

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

01:45 Edwin Diaz and the trumpets are back!

06:45 As the starting rotation turns…

12:55 Bullpen roles and the future for Nate Lavender

17:45 Brett Baty and Mark Vientos

22:35 Brandon Nimmo batting order chatter

27:00 The Spring Breakout Game – Mets prospects + Joe on SNY!

30:50 Mailbag – unknown prospects becoming superstars?

34:55 Mailbag – a spot for Trayce Thompson?

38:00 Mailbag – Is there/will there ever be a Mets “hitting lab?”