A.J. Minter is progressing well in his recovery from hip surgery, indicating he is ahead of schedule for Opening Day. During a recent bullpen session, he expressed satisfaction with his performance, having thrown strikes but wishing for more swings from hitters. Minter aims to be cautious, learning from past experiences where he rushed back to play. He recognizes the importance of proper mechanics and timing as he prepares for competitive action. Minter has also sought advice from teammate David Peterson, who underwent similar hip surgery and returned successfully.

In other Mets news, Blade Tidwell celebrated an impressive immaculate inning in the minors, while Kodai Senga is set to make his first Grapefruit League start. Also, Luisangel Acuña is recovering from a minor elbow injury but remains focused on enhancing his defensive skills.