Match preview: New York Mets vs Washington Nationals
The New York Mets will be facing the Washington Nationals on the opening day of a new MLB season after a heavily delayed start due to the MLB lockout. This is a game between two teams in the NL East and it promises to be a great spectacle to start the season.
Mets have strengthened their team with multiple acquisitions during the off-season which has made them one of the favorites to win their division this time around and have a better season than their past adventures.
The Nationals on the other hand will look to make the playoffs this time around and will hope to start the season well against arguably the best team in their division.
Injury Report
Mets:
| Jake Reed | RP | Wed, Apr 6 | Oblique | Questionable for the start of the season |
| Max Scherzer | SP | Tue, Apr 5 | Hamstring | Questionable for the start of the season |
| Taijuan Walker | SP | Tue, Apr 5 | Knee | Questionable for the start of the season |
| Brandon Nimmo | CF | Mon, Apr 4 | Neck | Questionable for the start of the season |
| Jacob deGrom | SP | Fri, Apr 1 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Jun 6 |
| Daison Acosta | P | Tue, Dec 7 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least May 1 |
| Jordany Ventura | SP | Fri, Dec 3 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least May 1 |
Nationals:
| Ehire Adrianza | 3B | Tue, Apr 5 | Quadriceps | Expected to be out until at least Apr 15 |
| Will Harris | RP | Tue, Mar 29 | Neck | Expected to be out until at least Apr 15 |
| Stephen Strasburg | SP | Thu, Mar 24 | Neck | Expected to be out until at least May 10 |
| Carter Kieboom | 3B | Mon, Mar 21 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 7 |
| Joe Ross | SP | Wed, Mar 16 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 7 |
Player to watch out for in New York Mets vs Washington Nationals
- Juan Soto – Nationals
He is one of the stars of the league and probably the most explosive left-handed hitter currently. He will be hoping to lead his team through the tough challenge imposed by the Mets on the opening day of the new season.
Match Prediction & Telecast Details:
The New York Mets might be missing some crucial players due to injury on opening day but they will still be the favorites to win this game against their division rivals.
- Match Prediction: New York Mets to win the game.
You can watch the game on MLB TV.
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