On Sunday, the New York Mets will look to avoid getting swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field.
They are coming off a 4-3 loss on Saturday.
Luis Robert Jr. (who batted 5th) finished with two walks, one strikeout and one run.
New York Mets Announce Luis Robert Jr. Decision
GettyLuis Robert Jr. #88 of the New York Mets rounds first base after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on July 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For Sunday’s game, the Mets have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Mets 7/26 A. Ewing CF F. Lindor SS B. Bichette 3B C. Benge RF J. Polanco DH J. Young 1B T. Taylor LF B. Baty 2B L. Torrens C F. Peralta SP”
Robert Jr. has been removed from the lineup on Sunday.
He is in the middle of his first season with the Mets.
Right now, the 28-year-old is batting .210 with 21 hits, four home runs, 10 RBIs, 13 runs and two stolen bases in 29 games.
GettyLuis Robert Jr. #88 of the New York Mets reacts after hitting a solo home run as third base coach Tim Leiper #63 celebrates in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on July 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Before the Mets, Robert Jr. spent the first six seasons of his career with the Chicago White Sox.
In 2023, he made the MLB All-Star Game.
Robert Jr. has been in a lot of trade rumors as of late.
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
GettyInterim manager Andy Green #70 (2nd R) of the New York Mets looks on from the dugout during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on June 26, 2026 in New York City.
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup on Sunday:
@JaMezTTG: “How can you warrant Polanco and Baty in the lineup at this point? Call up any other young players and just give them a shot for the rest of the year”
@pfdhome1: “Stearns is the worst GM in all of profession sports.”
@vbuc810: “Keep trying. Eventually Polanco will get a hit.”
Mets Right Now
The Mets are at the bottom of the National League East with a 43-62 record in 105 games.
They have gone 3-7 over their last ten games (and are 21-30 in 51 games at home).
On Monday night, the Mets will remain at Citi Field to host Drake Baldwin and the Atlanta Braves.
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