In spring training, Díaz’s velocity was a cause for concern. His four-seam, which averaged 97.5 mph (Baseball Savant) last season, was as low as 94 mph, leaving some to wonder if something was wrong.

Opening Days are what they are — just one game in a galaxy of 162. And yet, because they are first impressions, they can often also be snapshots of what’s to come.

Juan Soto had a chance to deliver tying runs in his much-anticipated Mets debut on Thursday, but he struck out swinging with two outs in the ninth inning to end the Astros' 3-1 win.

Soto signed with the Mets after helping the New York Yankees get to the World Series last season, which they lost in five games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. His arrival in Queens gives the Mets a star trio of him, Lindor, and Pete Alonso.

Mets vs. Astros will stream exclusively on Apple TV+ (free trial). It will not air on SNY, or any other channel. Time: 8 p.m. ET

The Mets' final two games of their opening series against the Astros in Houston will be featured on national broadcasts.

New York Mets fans have a lot of options to watch games in 2025. How to watch: DIRECTV Stream is the only streaming services that include SNY.

Megill’s performance, with an assist from the bullpen and Juan Soto’s thunder, helped the Mets get their first victory of the season, 3-1 over the Astros at Daikin Park. Soto’s first homer in a Mets uniform, a solo blast against Hunter Brown in the third, was the offensive highlight.