PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Ronny Paulino’s absence from spring training because of visa problems isn’t yet a concern to New York Mets manager Terry Collins.
The catcher has been unable to leave the Dominican Republic because of issues related to his 50-game drug suspension last season while with the Florida Marlins.
Paulino agreed to a $1.3 million, one-year contract with the Mets during the offseason and is expected to back up Josh Thole. Paulino has eight games remaining on his suspension.
