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Tebow doesn't get spring training invite from Mets

Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

The New York Mets' major-league spring training camp will not be interrupted by Tebow Time.

The club announced its non-roster invitees on Wednesday, and did not include Tim Tebow among the 13 names.

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson previously stated it was unlikely the former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback would receive an invite to big-league camp, though Tebow could still receive some at-bats with the major-league club this spring by being called up for Grapefruit League games.

Manager Terry Collins said in December that he'd like to have Tebow in camp, but if he wasn't invited, he'd try to bring the outfielder up for some games.

Tebow agreed to a minor-league deal with the Mets last September and participated in the club's instructional league before moving on to the Arizona Fall League. He homered on the first pitch of instructional league, but went on to hit .194/.296/.242 in 70 plate appearances in the AFL.

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