The lingering aroma of freshly baked pastries consumed the men in the clubhouse. For a moment they paused. No. They couldn’t possibly. But yes, they did. Gazing into each others eyes, they devoured the homemade loaf without reserve. From that moment on, they had a secret to keep.

Upon his arrival to camp, Siri told manager Carlos Mendoza his goal is to improve his plate discipline. Last season, Siri’s chase rate of 35.2 percent placed him in MLB’s 12th percentile, according to Statcast. His whiff rate (swing and miss) was 41.9 percent, placing him in the first percentile.

The Mets don't have to add another starting pitcher with guys like Paul Blackburn, Griffin Canning, and Tylor Megill in the organization, but if the right opportunity arose, they probably would add a starter to give them some more insurance.

The Mets's Jett Williams stretches during a spring training workout in Port St. Lucie, Fla., on Wednesday. New York Mets pitcher Huascar Brazobán during a spring training workout in Port St. Lucie Florida, Thursday Feb. 13, 2025.

The New York Mets open up Spring Training play against the Houston Astros on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 (2/22/25) at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida.