Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. PORT ST. LUCIE Nick Madrigals major league rsum doesnt include activity at shortstop, but hes confident he can handle the position. The 27-year-old infielder a former first-round draft pick by the White Sox is expected to see action at shortstop in the exhibition season for the Mets as the team evaluates potential backup options for Francisco Lindor. Madrigal played mostly third base (with action also at second) last year for the Cubs, and was signed by the Mets last month in part to provide a po sible late-inning glove behind Mark Vientos. But there is a strong po sibility the Mets will carry only one backup infielder, and shortstop experience for that player would be a plus. New York Mets infielder Nick Madrigal (11) throws the baseball during Real Madrid Jersey Spring Training workouts at Clover Park. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images I havent got that many games [at shortstop] over the last couple of years, but I feel comfortable over there, said Madrigal, who played the position at Oregon State. I feel fully capable of doing it. Explore More Luisangel Acua, Brett Baty and Jared Young are others in camp competing for a backup infield job. Ronny Mauricio, who is returning from surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, isnt expected to be an option at the major league level to start the season. Brett Baty fields a grounder at Spring Training, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, FL. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Jett Williams was drilled in the fleshy area of the right hand by Blake Tidwell during live batting practice and may have avoided the worst. Williams, the organizations top position player prospect, said he wasnt planning on X-rays and was all good. Williams will be receiving looks at second base, shortstop and center field this spring. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Jeff McNeil, Starling Marte and Tyrone Taylor were among the position players who arrived Friday. The first official workout day for position players is Monday, following Saturdays report date. North Central America Jersey