In Queens and on hill

space” that includes a portable mound on his dock, hyperbaric chambers, a gym, a personal trainer and… Dominic Smith. The Mets first baseman stayed at Stroman’s nearby condo and would frequently come over to the right-hander’s house to hang out (including a beer pong tournament) and train together.

During the shutdowm, the 29year-old pitcher regularly raised his voice on social inequality following the death of George Floyd. Stroman thinks athletes in particular should be aware of racism and understand that everyone comes from different cultures and experiences. Checking perspectives is crucial.

“Obviously racial inequality and racial injustice is prevailing in America

and it’s something that needs to change going forward,” Stroman said. “I truly hope that everyone sees this at some point and we can all work together toward a common goal.

“I hate it, man. It’s very sad to see and it puts me in a weird place. But we can only do everything we can to move forward and hopefully make changes and take the right steps in that direction.”

Now, the Long Island native is focused on the present. This season could be righty’s last in a Mets uniform. Stroman is set to enter free agency this offseason, though he said that particular phase of his career is not weighing on his mind.

“I’ve been playing year-to-year essentially my entire career,” he said.