Spring training battles between backup catchers are about as thrilling as the preseason competition between third-string quarterbacks. Although, if you’re simply a fan of two men competing against each other, you may enjoy this spring training fight between New York Mets teammates Tomas Nido and Rene Rivera for the right to play second-fiddle to Wilson Ramos.
The Mets went into the offseason potentially looking to upgrade the backup catcher spot. They never did, instead relying on the possibility of Nido taking on the role again in 2020.
Recently, they did decide to bring back Rivera, giving Nido a little more competition than he previously had.