March 26, 2026Updated 1:14 pm EDT
The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the New York Mets to begin the MLB season on Thursday. The matchup begins at 1:15 p.m. ET, at Citi Field. Freddy Peralta gets the start for the Mets, and Paul Skenes is starting for the Pirates.
How to watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets
Pirates vs. Mets odds
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Injury reports
Mets
A.J. Minter: 15 Day IL (Lat), Reed Garrett: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Dedniel Nunez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tylor Megill: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Hagenman: 60 Day IL (Rib fracture)
Pirates
Jared Jones: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know (2025 stats)
- Juan Soto had 152 hits and an OBP of .396 a season ago.
- Francisco Lindor slashed .267/.346/.466 and finished with an OPS of .811.
- Last season, Brandon Lowe had 130 base hits, batting .256 with 50 extra-base hits.
- Ryan O’Hearn finished with an OBP of .366 while batting .281 with 67 runs scored.
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