The Mets’ Opening Day will include an Opening Delay.
The Mets’ season-opener against the Brewers at Citi Field has been pushed back a day with rain within the forecast for Thursday.
The Mets as a substitute will begin the season at 1:40 p.m. on Friday, which was a baked-in off day that served as this Opening Day contingency plan.
Fans holding tickets for Thursday’s game can use them Friday, with gates opening at 11:40 a.m. and parking lots at 10:40 a.m.
Jose Quintana will oppose Freddy Peralta in matchup of teams which might be used to having more star power at the highest of the rotation.
Kodai Senga was expected to be the Mets’ Opening Day starter before coping with shoulder issues that can sideline him for the beginning of the season.
The Mets open the season with a six-game home stand, welcoming the Tigers on Monday after ending their three-game set against Milwaukee.
Their first road trip is about to start next Friday against the Reds before they head to Atlanta for a four-game series against the rival Braves, who’re the favorites to win the NL East.