Mets Morning News: RIP Terrance Gore

Meet the Mets

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com ran down the Mets’ biggest questions heading into spring training, including whether Carson Benge will break camp.

Freddy Peralta and Clay Holmes were among the pitchers to throw batting practice in yesterday’s workout at Port St. Lucie.

Around the National League East

The Phillies signed free agent reliever Lou Trivino to a minor league deal.

Trea Turner is on track to become the active stolen base leader in the next few seasons.

The Marlins will be wearing teal throwback uniforms for home Sunday games this season.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Hurston Waldrep had his jersey retired Friday night at his alma mater Thomasville High School.

Mark Bowman gave his thoughts about seven Braves players and what their 2026 seasons may look like.

Around Major League Baseball

Former major league outfielder and stolen base specialist Terrance Gore tragically passed away at the age of 34, we learned yesterday. Gore was a member of the back-to-back AL champion and 2015 World Series champion Kansas City Royals, as well as a member of the 2022 Mets, who were the final team he played for in his eight-season big league career.

Jared Greenspan of MLB.com reviews the teams with the top ten 1-2 punches atop the rotation based on projected WAR.

MLB.com speculated upon some unlikely, but possible World Series matchups for 2026, including a theoretical matchup between the Mets and Orioles.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

José Ramos is likely to begin 2026 in Triple-A Syracuse, but he may have a role to play on the team this season given the Mets’ thin outfield depth, wrote Chris McShane in the season preview for the 25-year-old.