Verlander said his average velocity in spring training has a tendency to oscillate from year to year. Early in his career, Verlander topped out at 92-93 mph, but would ramp up to triple digits by the time the season started. Other years, Verlander would sit in the mid-90s and maintain into the season.

Plus Bryce Eldridge is working with J.T. Snow on his defense at first base. Eldridge will make his first start on Tuesday.

The acquisitions of players such as Juan Soto and Clay Holmes underlined what was a hugely successful offseason for the New York Mets. The two came over from the Mets' crosstown rival Yankees.

Three-time American League Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander turned 42 years old on Thursday. He is still hopeful of reaching 300 wins in his big league career.

Justin Verlander struck out one and allowed a solo home run while pitching two innings in his spring training debut for the San Francisco Giants