Mets' Young Talent: Breaking the Curse in Spring Training

For the New York Mets, it's March 19th. Here's what's happening. New York Mets fans have plenty to

watch this spring, starting with young right-hander Nolan McClaim. Last season, the 23-year-old

dominated in the minors and earned a spot on the athletics under 25 team. He's also set to star

for the Dominican Republic in the world baseball classic. Ronnie Mauricio is another name generating buzz

as he eyes a comeback. The infielder made his major league debut back in 2023, but missed all of

last year with a torn ACL. With Francisco Lindor locked in at shortstop, Mauricio could slide to

second base and live up to his days as a top-mets prospect. Fans and analysts are hopeful he'll step up,

but there's talk of a New York curse on young talent. Both the Mets and Yankees have struggled to

get the most out of prospects like Anthony Volpe and Jason Dominguez. It's a common gripe that

these guys just haven't delivered as expected. Shifting to the mound, Ace Kodaisenga offers brighter

news after an injury plague 2024. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza reports Senga hit 97 miles per hour in

recent live batting practice sessions. That's huge since he only touched that velocity four times before

the all-star break last year. Expectations are high for these players to shake off setbacks and

contribute right away. Keep an eye on spring training for signs of whether the Mets can break the

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