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Mets Gear Up for 2026 MLB Season at Port St. Lucie Spring Training
New-look Mets squad looks to make World Series run after missing playoffs in 2025
Feb. 21, 2026 at 10:03am
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The New York Mets are heading to Port St. Lucie, Florida for their 2026 MLB spring training, looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season and make a push for the World Series. The team has undergone a roster overhaul, with several key departures and high-profile additions like Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta, and Devin Williams. Manager Carlos Mendoza is hoping the new pitching staff can stabilize the team as they prepare for Opening Day on March 26.
Why it matters
The Mets' spring training in Port St. Lucie is an annual tradition that draws baseball fans from across the region to get an early look at the team's roster and prospects. After missing the playoffs in 2025, the Mets are under pressure to deliver a strong 2026 campaign and make a deep postseason run.
The details
The Mets will play 30 games over the next month, with 16 of those coming at their home stadium of Clover Park in Port St. Lucie. The full squad won't be around for the entire stretch, as some players will head out to play for their national teams in the World Baseball Classic in March. In addition to their regular exhibition games against MLB opponents, the Mets will also host WBC warmup games against Nicaragua and Israel.
- The Mets' spring training schedule begins on Saturday, February 21 with a game against the Miami Marlins.
- The team will host its final spring training game on Friday, March 20 against the St. Louis Cardinals.
The players
Juan Soto
The Mets' star outfielder had a strong debut season in Queens in 2025, leading the National League in on-base percentage and stealing 38 bases.
Francisco Lindor
The Mets' veteran shortstop and team leader is expected to anchor the infield again in 2026.
Bo Bichette
A high-profile offseason acquisition, Bichette comes to the Mets after a standout performance in the 2025 World Series.
Freddy Peralta
The former Milwaukee Brewers ace was brought in to bolster the Mets' starting rotation.
Devin Williams
The hard-throwing closer was added to shore up the back end of the Mets' bullpen.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
What’s next
The Mets will continue their spring training schedule, with key games against divisional rivals like the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins. Fans will be eager to see how the team's new additions mesh with returning stars like Soto and Lindor as they prepare for the start of the 2026 MLB season.
The takeaway
After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the Mets have retooled their roster with high-profile acquisitions in an effort to make a deep postseason run in 2026. The team's spring training in Port St. Lucie will be closely watched as they look to recapture the magic of their last World Series appearance in 2015.
