New late-inning Mets duo shines in exhibition against Team Nicaragua

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Observations from Mets spring training on Tuesday:

What a relief

The two major additions to the bullpen were in good form against Team Nicaragua, as Luke Weaver and Devin Williams each pitched a scoreless inning in a 6-3 win. Weaver struck out one in his inning, while Williams fanned three.

New York Mets pitcher Luke Weaver throws live batting practice during Spring Training at Clover Field, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Port St. Lucie. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST
New York Mets Pitcher Devin Williams (38) throws in the fourth against the St. Louis Cardinals during Spring Training at Roger Dean Stadium of the Palm Beaches, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST

Tough start

Craig Kimbrel allowed a run on three hits. Carlos Mendoza remains impressed with Kimbrel’s stuff, though, as the 37-year-old looks to find a place in the pen on his eighth team in the past six years.

Caught my eye

Mark Vientos was back at third base, this time for Team Nicaragua, as they prepare for the WBC.

Vientos has mostly been working at first base this spring, as the Mets look to use him, Brett Baty and newly signed Jorge Polanco there this year.

Facing the Mets on Tuesday, Vientos went 1-for-3.

Nicaragua third baseman Mark Vientos (13) hits a single against the New York Mets during the second inning at Clover Park. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

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Wednesday’s schedule

David Peterson will make his first Grapefruit League start, facing Team Israel in an exhibition game before the start of the WBC at 1:10 p.m. at Clover Park.

Nolan McLean and Luis Robert Jr. are also slated to play in a minor league game on a back field. 

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