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Slow-starting Dellin Betances targeting Opening Day to be ready for Mets

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. _ In spring training 2019 with the Yankees, Dellin Betances downplayed a mysterious lack of velocity. Said he felt fine.

Ended up facing two batters all season, first because of a shoulder injury, and then because he blew out his Achilles.

Slow-forward to spring training 2020 with the Mets. Betances is trying to make it back in time for the March 26 season opener, but he hasn't appeared in a game yet.

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