Tomas Nido drives in two runs in a losing effort for the World Team, while Amed Rosario talked about his current status with the Mets.
Nido, who went 2-for-2, gave his club life with his second RBI of the game, a single that cut Team USA’s lead to three runs.
Ultimately, it wasn’t enough as Team USA won the game, 7-5. The 23-year-old catcher talked about the experience with MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo after the game.
While Nido could one day be the long-term answer behind the plate for the Mets, Amed Rosario, who went 0-for-2 before being replaced, should be the team’s answer at shortstop now.
Rosario proclaimed himself “100 percent ready” for the majors in a pregame interview with Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News, but insisted that he’s not thinking about replacing his mentor, Jose Reyes, anytime soon.
“I’m happy to know that the person I look up to and mentors me is still playing,” Rosario said. “Whenever my time is, I’m going to be ready. While he’s there, he’s there.”
Patience is something that Reyes has taught Rosario over the years, the team’s top prospect explained to MLB Network.