Every year, Spring Training brings a time of optimism.

“I think we have, like, a good roster this year. Even [though] we traded away the players [Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz]. I think this is going to be a good year,” Mets fan Daniel Scheffler said.

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Mets fans and new team members arrived in Port St. Lucie, Florida, for Spring Training

Some fans said they feel hopeful with several new players on the roster

The Mets’ first Spring Training game is Saturday, Feb. 21 against the Miami Marlins

Those who visit the Mets training ground in Port St. Lucie, Florida, can get intimate access to favorite players.

Max Chanin said Brett Baty gave him an autograph.

Spring Training is also a time for fans to get acquainted with new players on the roster.

“Lot of new faces, a lot of new names to get used to,” Amelia Silverman said.

This year, there are even more new faces than usual.

Ed Tacchi has been a Mets fan his whole life — 38 years — and says he’s never seen a shakeup like this.

“Top to bottom? Not like this. We’ve seen some big players come and go, but this is the biggest,” he said.

Silverman said she’s still coping with the loss of “Polar Bear” Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Diaz.

Some fans said it can be hard to get excited about a team they hardly know.

So, step right up and meet the Mets.

Veteran Marcus Semien comes to New York from Texas, where he won a Gold Glove with the Rangers last year. He’ll play second base.

“I was excited to be here. You know, it’s always been a city that I’ve loved to visit. And for it to be my home for 81 games is extremely exciting,” Semien said.

Two-time All-Star Bo Bichette spent the past seven years with the Blue Jays and adds a big bat to the Mets’ lineup.

“I think that New York is the best city in the world. Right. So, yeah, I’m just excited to, I guess, find my rhythm there, my routines there and, you know, maybe have some nice dinners, but I’m most excited about living there so I can play for the Mets,” Bichette said.

There are several new pitchers as well, including Freddy Peralta and two new relievers who came from the Yankees: Devin Williams and Luke Weaver.

“It’s like going to a new school. You’re trying to make friends and you’re trying not to force anything. So you want to be at other people’s speeds. But sometimes I got to hold back and just not be 100% to fiber and off the get-go,” Weaver said.

No matter how different the team looks, fans can’t help but feel hopeful.

“I always have faith that we’re going to do well, and then we go through pockets and we get really excited, and one day they’re going to pull it off for us, though. So hopefully this is the season,” Silverman said.

The Mets’ first Spring Training game is Saturday, Feb. 21 against the Miami Marlins.