Another rough day for Reed
PORT ST. LUCIE — There will be no Jeurys Familia around at the start of the season, so the Mets are leaning hard on setup man Addison Reed to be their closer. He’s got to get better. Reed struggled mightily in the 7-6 loss to the Astros Friday at First Data Field, surrendering six runs in two-thirds of an inning after relieving starter Matt Harvey in the fourth. Reed allowed six hits, including two home runs.
According to scouts, the righthander appears to be overthrowing and his arm is dragging. It was Reed’s second bad outing of the spring.
Manager Terry Collins said he is not overly concerned.
“Today was a bad day for him,’’ the manager said. “He’s trying to pound the strike zone and he doesn’t have his command.’’
Jerry Blevins, meanwhile, had an excellent outing. The lefty retired all four batters he faced and Josh Smoker continued to impress, throwing a scoreless inning.
Dominic Smith entered Friday with just three hits this spring before getting a pair of singles and an RBI in a 5-2 loss to the Braves in Kissimmee, Fla.
The 11th overall pick by the Mets in 2013, Smith was picked six spots behind Yankees prospect Clint Frazier.
“We played in a lot of showcases together,” said Smith, who is from Gardena, California, while Frazier is from outside of Atlanta. “Whenever we play against each other in the minors, we have dinner.”
Smith said he was amused by Frazier’s decision to trim his famous red locks on Friday to fit in with the Yankees.
“I gave him a hard time about it,” said Smith, who posted on Twitter: “It’s ok @clintfrazier you knew it was only one NY team that has the #flow.”
Jacob deGrom appreciates playing for the Mets and the fact he can grow his hair long, but in light of Frazier finally getting a haircut, deGrom noted he would do the same if that is what the team wanted him to do.
“Whatever organization you are with, you follow the rules,’’ deGrom said. “If I had to get my hair cut, I would.’’
Mike Piazza will be a guest instructor at Mets camp on Monday and Tuesday.