The New York Mets may open the 2019 season with three catchers. Rather than use one of their bench spots for a typical combination of one catcher, two infielders, and two outfielders, they may go the route of employing three backstops.
The trio of Wilson Ramos, Travis d’Arnaud, and Devin Mesoraco are the men we would see make up the catcher core. Ramos is the unquestioned starter with d’Arnaud and Mesoraco competing for the backup role.
Mesoraco is on a minor league deal, which means optioning him to Triple-A is possible.