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MJ Melendez homered twice as the Mets beat the Cardinals 14-3 in Jupiter, Fla., boosting his bid for a regular outfield role.
The one-year contract keeps Melendez in the Mets’ plans as he competes for an outfield job this spring.
Knee concerns for Grae Kessinger were noted after he left the game, likely needing an MRI per manager comments.
The article mentions Francisco Alvarez and Devin Williams as other Mets players with notable spring goals and starts.
The report covers additional spring training notes, including Tobias Myers starting and Kimbrel's role in relief.
The piece notes injured or limited players and the ongoing effort to protect roster depth during spring.
There are mentions of multiple Mets-related podcasts and insider commentary expanding spring coverage.
The report summarises spring competition as critical for Melendez’s future role in the Mets' lineup.
Carrying forward, the Mets’ spring results are framed as a setup for the regular season roster decisions.

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The Mets are narrowing to 26 players for Opening Day, with key battles across outfield, bench, and bullpen.
Francisco Lindor’s status remains uncertain due to a hamate bone stress reaction, affecting lineup decisions.
A.J. Minter’s left lat surgery timing is shaping how the Mets allocate bullpen spots this spring.
Carson Benge is in the mix for the starting right field job but faces competition from several veterans.
Tyrone Taylor and MJ Melendez are among non-roster invitees making noise in the right-field competition.
The final bench spot is expected to go to a versatile infielder or outfielder, with Vidal Bruján, Ronny Mauricio, MJ Melendez, and Jared Young in consideration.
Luis Torrens is slated as the backup catcher for a four-bench setup, with Mark Vientos likely securing a utility role.
Devin Williams, Luke Weaver, Brooks Raley, and Luis García are locks in the Mets’ bullpen, with two openings remaining.
Tobias Myers is expected to stretch out this spring and could join the bullpen if he doesn’t win a rotation spot.
The Mets’ bullpen options include both veterans and prospects like Dylan Ross, Ryan Lambert, and Jonathan Pintaro competing for two spots.
Left-hander Bryan Hudson is highlighted as a bullpen option to watch due to bullpen flexibility and options used with Minter sidelined.

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