On Sunday afternoon, the New York Mets will play the final game of their series against the Athletics.
The Mets are coming off an 11-6 loss (on Saturday).
Luis Robert Jr. finished the game with one hit, one walk, one run and two strikeouts in four at-bats.
New York Mets Make Luis Robert Jr. Decision
GettyLuis Robert Jr. #88 of the New York Mets looks on during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City.
For Sunday’s game, the Mets have announced their starting lineup.
Robert Jr. is not in the lineup.
Jake Kirby of FPTrack.com wrote: “Luis Robert Jr. is out of the lineup for Sunday’s game, limiting his fantasy production for the day.”
GettyLuis Robert Jr. #88 of the New York Mets reacts to a home run hit during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field on March 28, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. The New York Mets won 4-2.
Robert Jr. is in his first season playing for the Mets.
The 28-year-old is batting .319 with two home runs, seven RBI’s, nine runs and two stolen bases in 14 games.
SleeperMets wrote: “Mets lineup today: ⏰: 1:40pm 📺: SNY
1. Francisco Lindor SS 2. Jorge Polanco DH 3. Jared Young 1B 4. Bo Bichette 3B 5. Brett Baty RF 6. Marcus Semien 2B 7. Carson Benge CF 8. Luis Torrens C 9. Tyrone Taylor LF
SP: Freddy Peralta”
Robert Jr.’s MLB Career
Getty#88 of the New York Mets hits the game-winning home run during the eleventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field on March 28, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. The New York Mets won 4-2.
Robert Jr. played the first six years of his career for the Chicago White Sox.
He made the 2023 All-Star Game.
Danny Abriano of SNY wrote: “Already without Juan Soto, Mets will try to avoid a sweep today without Luis Robert Jr. and Francisco Alvarez in the lineup
Tough/ridiculous scheduling for Mets, hopping on plane after today’s game and going to West Coast for 2nd time this season to open series tomorrow vs. LAD”
GettyLuis Robert Jr. #88 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after striking out during the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field on August 13, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
So far, Robert Jr. has appeared to be a huge addition for New York.
Laura Albanese of Newsday wrote (on January 20): “A source confirms that the Mets have acquired outfielder Luis Robert Jr from the White Sox in exchange for Luisangel Acuña and pitcher Truman Pauley.”
Mets Right Now
The Mets are 7-8 in their first 15 games, which has them as the fourth-place team in the National League East.
They are 3-5 in the eight games they have played at Citi Field.
Following the Athletics, the Mets will play their next game on Monday when they visit the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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