Summary
The New York Mets have made changes to their catching lineup just before the start of the season. They released Ben Rortvedt, who has played for several major league teams, after bringing in other catchers for spring training.
Key Facts
- The New York Mets added several catchers during the offseason.
- They released Ben Rortvedt, who was on the Dodgers' postseason roster last year.
- Rortvedt has played for multiple MLB teams, including the Twins, Yankees, Rays, and Dodgers.
- He has appeared in 227 major league games since 2021.
- Rortvedt's performance in spring training included 4 hits in 24 at-bats with one double.
- Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens are likely to be the primary catchers for the Mets.
- Rortvedt has been put on waivers multiple times by different teams.
- There is a possibility that he might stay with the Mets' Triple-A team.
