The former Met began the final year of his contract in St. Louis with two scoreless innings and a brief look at a new cutter and curve.

New York Mets' Juan Soto swings during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff

The former Met began the final year of his contract in St. Louis with two scoreless innings and a brief look at a new cutter and curve.

St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker doubles during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff

Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller predicted the New York Mets to acquire St. Louis Cardinals starter Sonny Gray during the 2025 MLB season.

St. Louis Cardinals' Willson Contreras swings during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff

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- New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino celebrates after striking out St. Louis Cardinals' Alec Burleson to end a baseball game Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in St. Louis.

Third baseman Nolan Arenado now looks to be staying put, while starting pitcher Sonny Gray never seemed to be in serious trade consideration. Gray, who signed a three-year, $75 million contract with the Cardinals before the 2024 season,

"St. Louis might need to retain a decent chunk of that 2026/2027 money to get a good return for Gray, but it sure is already looking like the Mets will be in the market for arms t

The former Met began the final year of his contract in St. Louis with two scoreless innings and a brief look at a new cutter and curve.

The St. Louis Cardinals were quiet this offseason ... the former Cardinal may have an opening to return to the New York Mets this winter. "Manaea had been feeling discomfort in his right side ...