Acuña was hit by a pitch in New York's game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, and was forced to exit the game. On Sunday, Mendoza announced an injury update on the 22-year-old infielder.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Mets starter Blade Tidwell threw an immaculate inning Saturday, a pitcher’s version of perfection, by striking out Josh Lowe, Eloy Jimenez and Jose Caballero on three pitches each in the second. Two Rays pitchers combined for a notable performance in the fifth, but in a different way, which was the key reason for the 10-1 loss.

There is at least some hope that Jose Siri can develop into a stronger hitter for the Mets — some of the evidence showing up this spring.

Siri was suiting up for the New York Mets, who were playing a Grapefruit League game on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays. He played for the Rays the better part of three seasons, until they ...

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets poses for a photo during the Juan ... [+] Soto introductory press conference at Citi Field on Thursday, December 12, 2024 in New York ...

E_J.Williams (1), Ramírez (1), Morgan (1). DP_New York 0, Tampa Bay 2. LOB_New York 6, Tampa Bay 4. 2B_Winker (1), Walton (1). HR_Siri (1), Misner (1). SB_Acuña (1).

Most notably, the New York Mets — who surprised the world in 2024 and advanced to the NLCS after a dismal 28-37 start — are taking the field at their home Port St. Lucie Clover Park with $765 million signee Juan Soto as well as new starting pitchers Clay Holmes and Griffin Canning.