On Friday night, the New York Mets lost to the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 4-3 in their most recent spring training game.
They will have three more exhibition games before their Opening Day showdown with the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 26.
Mets Announce Roster Decision Before Opening Day
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 19: Manager Carlos Mendoza of the New York Mets speaks to media before the game between the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets at Citi Field on July 19, 2025 in the Queens Borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Before their first game of the season, the Mets made the decision to option Austin Warren.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com wrote: “The Mets optioned Austin Warren today, further strengthening left-hander Bryan Hudson’s position for that final bullpen spot. Richard Lovelady is also here though, and Mets officials have been open about their intention to scour the waiver wire/upward mobility pool for help.”
GettyPORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 19: Austin Warren #44 of the New York Mets poses for a photo during the New York Mets Photo Day at Clover Park on February 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Warren is coming off a year where he went 1-0 with a 0.96 ERA in five games for the Mets.
Prior to New York, he had also spent time with the Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants over five total seasons.
DiComo added: “In addition to Austin Warren, the Mets sent out Kevin Herget and Robert Stock today.
That leaves 15 healthy pitchers in camp. Fourteen have been assured jobs, with Bryan Hudson, Richard Lovelady and Craig Kimbrel still in contention for the one remaining spot.”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 11: Austin Warren #57 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in the top of the six inning at Oracle Park on September 11, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Warren’s Career
Warren (who is 30) has gone 7-0 with a 2.79 ERA in 43 total games.
His most influential tenure came with the Angels when he appeared in 32 games over three seasons.
Michael Baron of Just Mets wrote: “#Mets roster moves:
RHP Austin Warren optioned to Triple-A Syracuse
RHP Kevin Herget and RHP Robert Stock reassigned to minor league camp
39 players left in camp.”
GettyARLINGTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 04: Austin Warren #61 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on August 04, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Mets Last Season
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 07: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets in action during the game against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on April 07, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets won 2-0. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The Mets are coming off a year where they were the second-place team in the NL East.
They came just one game shy of making the 2025 MLB playoffs.
The franchise last won a World Series Championship during the 1986 season.
New York Mets Announce Roster Decision Before Opening Day