Mets Showcase Top Prospects in Spring Breakout Game

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The New York Mets have announced the player pool for their annual Spring Breakout game, a showcase event that will feature many of the organization's top prospects taking on the Tampa Bay Rays' top prospects on March 19th in Port St. Lucie, Florida. While the Mets' top three overall prospects will not be participating, the team is sending a talented group of hitters and pitchers to compete in the game.

Why it matters

The Spring Breakout game provides a valuable opportunity for Mets fans to get an early look at some of the organization's top up-and-coming talent. With the Mets' farm system continuing to improve, this event allows the team to showcase the depth of their prospect pool and potentially give a preview of future contributors at the major league level.

The details

The Mets' Spring Breakout roster will be headlined by outfielder A.J. Ewing, who is the team's fourth-ranked prospect and a potential long-term answer in center field. Other top hitting prospects set to participate include third baseman Jacob Reimer, first baseman Ryan Clifford, infielder Mitch Voit, and shortstop Elian Pena. On the pitching side, the Mets will feature right-hander Jack Wenninger, who is their seventh-ranked prospect, as well as left-hander Jonathan Santucci, who rounds out the team's Top 10 prospects. Another pitcher to watch is right-hander Ryan Lambert, who has generated buzz in spring training for his electric fastball and potential to contribute to the Mets' bullpen this season.

• The Spring Breakout game will take place on March 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

What’s next

The Mets will narrow down their 40-man player pool for the Spring Breakout game to an active roster of 23-27 players by March 18, 2026.