Observations from Mets’ spring training on Tuesday:
Good hands
Bo Bichette looked like a natural at third base when he charged in and made a smooth bare-handed play and strong throw to get Zach Dezenzo at first to end the top of the third.
There have been questions about Bichette’s arm as he makes the move from shortstop to third.
Baker’s dozen
Ten Mets pitchers combined to walk 13 batters Tuesday. Afterward, Carlos Mendoza was asked if it was too soon to start worrying about that number.
The manager said: “Way too early, but it’s not ideal, either. The message is we have to attack the zone.”
Caught my eye
Juan Soto, never known for his glove, made a shoestring catch in his new home in left field on Zach Cole’s sinking liner in the first inning.
Wednesday’s schedule
The Mets host the Cardinals at Clover Park at 1:10 p.m. with Jonah Tong set to make his first start of the spring.
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