Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco made his 2023 debut on Monday against the Brewers, but things didn't get off to a flying start for the veteran right-hander.
While facing his first batter of the season, before even throwing his first pitch, Carrasco received a pitch clock violation from home plate umpire Alan Porter.
The official issued the automatic ball to the 36-year-old, in what was an unfortunate start to the campaign in his first taste of the new pitch clock rules. Despite the minor hitch, Carrasco rallied and was able to strike out Milwaukee's leadoff hitter, former NL MVP Christian Yelich.
