New York Mets: You won’t guess what Marcus Stroman and Dom Smith are up to

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Aug 9, 2019; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman (7) reacts after a strikeout to end the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Mets aren’t playing any baseball games right now. As it turns out, the COVID-19 pushed back the start of the new season and there are other priorities right now. Stopping the quick spread of the virus is one of them, and professional sports are now on hold.

It is presumed that if the season starts this year, it won’t be until June at the earliest, so players have plenty of free time to kill. Some of them are working out to stay in shape, others are spending quiet days with the family. But Mets’ players Marcus Stroman and Dominic Smith have found an entertaining way to pass the time and help society in the process.

According to the New York Post, Stroman signed up for a virtual beer pong tournament and chose outfielder/first baseman Dominic Smith to be his partner. Ah, sports in the time of COVID-19!

The Mets’ stars will respect social distancing

Social distancing is highly recommended as a way to prevent the spread of the virus, but that’s not an issue for the Mets’ players: per the Post, the virtual tournament “should allow for social distancing:” Mike Seander, one of the organizers of the event, said live streams will be merged from the participants’ respective houses, and the money raised will go toward COVID-19 “recovery efforts.”

Seander is the rapper formerly known as Mike Stud. He goes by Mike nowadays. He recently tweeted that he was organizing a tournament that would stream on Instagram Live. Stroman, always competitive and involved, confirmed his participation and is taking his Mets’ teammate with him.

“I’m committed already,” the New York Mets’ third starter tweeted on Saturday. “Just FaceTimed with @justmike. @TheRealSmith2_ is the homie I’ll be playing with. We ready whenever!”

The Mets were in the middle of spring training when MLB decided to cancel the remaining games in Port St. Lucie, where the team has its complex. There is no official timetable for baseball to return, but MLB is holding out hope that the new season can start around the summer.