Showalter has made it a point to have versatility on his team. Using newly-signed players like Eduardo Escobar in multiple positions to having Smith and JD Davis start games in the DH role, the Mets are primed to adapt their lineup when there’s an injury or two during a long season.

“Whatever it takes in order for this team to win games,” Cano told SNY’s Michelle Margeaux after being pulled in the sixth inning. “No matter where I have to play, I had a good game and I’m just having fun.

“I feel comfortable. It was better than what I expected. Just happy to be on the field."

Cano looked pretty comfortable at first base, taking multiple grounders, flipping to Thursday’s starter, Taijuan Walker, to slapping a tag after an errant throw, which had Keith Hernandez impressed.

“He made some good feeds,” Walker said after his start. “He’s funny over there…Every ball I threw to him he was laughing, talking crap to everyone. He was having a good time.”

Interesting enough, Cano didn't find out he was playing first base until he saw the lineup on Thursday. He left his first base glove at home and had to use Alonso’s training glove during the game. Alonso in fact took grounders with Cano before batting practice to get the veteran ready to play.

“[Alonso] was helping me out. Petey is a guy who just came into the league, great kid, works hard,” Cano said. “I tell him today, you go first and I’ll follow you and he was helping me out.”

While Cano looked like a natural, he says he still has to learn the trade. Holding runners on, especially against left-handed hitters like Juan Soto, he still has to get comfortable with, but there may be more opportunities for him this spring.

Showalter told Cano when he got to camp that he should expect to play multiple positions and there was no dialogue about it, and that’s perfectly fine with him.

“From the first day that I get to come [Showalter] told me I would play first, second and DH,” Cano said. "I’m just happy to be here and enjoy every moment. And the way the teammates treated me, I’m just happy to be here.”

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