NY Mets: Juan Soto takes batting practice early in spring training During the second official day of spring training, Juan Soto took some swings in the batting cage on Feb. 17, 2026, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. With the best players in Major League Baseball competing, the World Baseball Classic will add an exciting jolt to the spring this year. The event, which kicks off March 5, will also bring an added wrinkle to the preparation for the upcoming 2026 season. The Mets will see that unique path firsthand, with more than a dozen of their major- and minor-league players set to compete in the international event. Several of those, including Clay Holmes, Juan Soto and Mark Vientos, will be...
