Mets Face Astros in Spring Training Matchup

The two teams meet in a Grapefruit League game in West Palm Beach.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 9:05pm

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The New York Mets will visit the Houston Astros for a spring training game in West Palm Beach, Florida this evening. The game is part of the Grapefruit League preseason schedule, with first pitch set for 6:05 PM EDT. The game will be televised nationally on MLB Network, as well as on the Astros' local broadcast network.

Why it matters

Spring training games provide an important opportunity for teams to evaluate their rosters and get players ready for the upcoming regular season. This matchup between the Mets and Astros, two teams with high expectations for 2026, will give fans a preview of the talent on both squads.

The details

The Mets will send a lineup featuring several of their top prospects, including outfielder Cristian Pache and first baseman Mark Vientos. The Astros will counter with a mix of veteran and young players, including outfielder A.J. Ewing and third baseman Christian Arroyo.

  • The game is scheduled for 6:05 PM EDT on March 14, 2026.
  • First pitch is set for 6:05 PM EDT.

The players

A.J. Ewing

Astros outfielder.

Mark Vientos

Mets first baseman and top prospect.

Christian Arroyo

Astros third baseman.

Cristian Pache

Mets outfielder and top prospect.

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What they’re saying

“Spring training games are a great opportunity for our young players to get valuable experience against major league competition.”

— Buck Showalter, Mets Manager (amazinavenue.com)

What’s next

The Mets and Astros will play several more Grapefruit League games over the next few weeks as they continue to prepare for the 2026 regular season.

The takeaway

This spring training matchup between the Mets and Astros will give fans a glimpse of the young talent on both rosters and how the teams are shaping up ahead of the new season.