Overview

• Tylor Megill, competing for a spot in the Mets rotation, barely used his new 'American spork' pitch in his spring debut.
• The 'American spork,' a splitter modeled after Kodai Senga's 'Ghost fork,' was anticipated to elevate Megill's game.
• Megill struggled with command, often falling behind in counts, which limited his use of the new pitch.
• Despite the focus on Megill, Nate Lavender also impressed in his spring debut, showcasing a potential future bullpen role.
• Shintaro Fujinami, another Mets pitcher, traveled back to Japan for a personal issue, with no timeline for his return.