Noteworthy items during the Mets’ Grapefruit League action on Saturday:
Slam Tonk’
Michael Tonkin, a candidate for a spot in the Mets’ bullpen, pitched two scoreless innings in the Mets’ 6-1 exhibition victory over the Astros in West Palm Beach, Fla.
The right-hander allowed one hit and one walk with two strikeouts.
He has not surrendered an earned run in his four appearances this spring.
Big breeze
Mark Vientos went 0-for-4 at the plate with four strikeouts.
He’s struck out 14 times in 41 at-bats this spring with three homers and a .624 OPS.
Caught my eye
Tyrone Taylor homered and just missed hitting another.
The outfielder has looked respectable at the plate this spring with a .740 OPS.
Sunday’s schedule
Jose Quintana, Phil Bickford and Drew Smith are among the pitchers slated to face the Marlins at Clover Park. A split squad, with Tylor Megill on the mound for the Mets, will play against the Nationals in West Palm Beach.