Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) gets ready to throw a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning during

Versatile Mets prospect Luisangel Acuña left Saturday's spring training game after getting plunked in the second inning.

New York Mets prospect Luisangel Acuna left Saturday's spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays after being hit on the arm by a Shane McClanahan pitch. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com had the information on social media: That's certainly noteworthy,

Jose Siri, who joined the New York Mets via a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays over the offseason, went yard Saturday for his second home run of spring training.

Acuña was hit by a pitch in New York's game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, and was forced to exit the game. On Sunday, Mendoza announced an injury update on the 22-year-old infielder.

There is at least some hope that Jose Siri can develop into a stronger hitter for the Mets — some of the evidence showing up this spring.

Cheer on the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field. Credit: Randee Daddona

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets poses for a photo during the Juan ... [+] Soto introductory press conference at Citi Field on Thursday, December 12, 2024 in New York ...

E_J.Williams (1), Ramírez (1), Morgan (1). DP_New York 0, Tampa Bay 2. LOB_New York 6, Tampa Bay 4. 2B_Winker (1), Walton (1). HR_Siri (1), Misner (1). SB_Acuña (1).

Most notably, the New York Mets — who surprised the world in 2024 and advanced to the NLCS after a dismal 28-37 start — are taking the field at their home Port St. Lucie Clover Park with $765 million signee Juan Soto as well as new starting pitchers Clay Holmes and Griffin Canning.