WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez was removed from Thursday night’s spring training game against Astros in the fourth inning for precautionary reasons, manager Carlos Mendoza revealed during his postgame presser.

The Chicago Cubs made a series of roster moves before their Opening Day matchup with the Washington Nationals.

New York Mets starting rotation plans in the final days of spring training included a wise choice and a possible questionable one.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Kodai Senga still has a lot to prove with his health. No matter how effective he’s been at Mets camp over these last few weeks, it’s irresponsible to assume he’ll make 30-plus starts and dominate for an entire season after the way these last few years have gone.

Kodai Senga fired four scoreless innings in the Mets’ 6-2 exhibition victory over the Astros in West Palm Beach, Fla. Kodai Senga throws a pitch during the Mets’ March 7 Grapefruit League game. Imagn Images The right-hander allowed three hits,

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