Jett Williams, the team’s No. 1 prospect ( Baseball America ), was in to face Tidwell, who can touch the high 90s with his four-seamer. Suddenly, what should have been an exciting moment early in spring training turned into a horrifying one.

Last August, when MLB Pipeline released its midseason re-rank of the Mets’ top prospects, right-hander Brandon Sproat sat atop the list. It was an aggressive ranking, considering Sproat’s brief history in pro ball,

The New York Mets have no shortage of arms vying for spots in their starting rotation. With a depth chart featuring Kodai Senga, David Peterson, Sean Manaea, Clay Holmes, Frankie Montas, and Tylor Megill,

The New York Mets have a high-upside arm in right-handed pitcher Brandon Sproat, who currently sits at No. 46 on