Francisco Lindor Returns to Cleanup Spot
Francisco Lindor will bat cleanup and serve as the designated hitter for the New York Mets in their series finale against the Atlanta Braves on Monday.
The Mets announced their starting lineup ahead of the game, with Lindor moving from the leadoff spot to the cleanup spot.
Lindor has gone 4-for-13 in the series with one RBI and no extra-base hits, prompting the lineup change.
The Mets won 10-9 on Sunday, with Lindor going 1-for-4 with an RBI, a walk, and three runs scored.
The Mets remain in last place in the National League East at 37-53, 16 games behind the Atlanta Braves.
Lindor has been the team's shortstop in his 33 previous appearances this year, but will serve as the designated hitter for the first time this season.
The five-time All-Star is batting .225 with 29 hits, two doubles, three triples, four home runs, 20 runs, 10 RBIs, and two stolen bases in 33 games.
Right-hander Freddy Peralta will make his 19th start of the season for the Mets, entering Monday's outing with a 5-7 record and a 4.81 ERA in 95.1 innings.
The Braves have also announced their starting lineup, with Ronald López set to start against the Mets.
At 52-36, the Braves remain in first place in the National League East, despite going 4-6 over their last 10 games.
The Mets have gone 3-7 over their last 10 games, and are 11.5 games removed from a Wild Card position.
Lindor's move to the cleanup spot is a significant change for the Mets, who are looking to turn their season around.
The game will mark the first time Lindor has appeared as the team's designated hitter this season.
The Mets are currently tied with the Rockies and Giants for fewest wins in the National League.
Lindor has primarily been the team's leadoff hitter when healthy, but this will be the eighth game in which he starts as the team's No. 4 hitter.
The New York Mets are looking to finish their four-game series against the Atlanta Braves on a high note.
The series finale will be played on Monday at Truist Park, with the Mets looking to build on their 10-9 win on Sunday.
The Braves are looking to bounce back from their loss on Sunday, and will look to López to lead them to victory.
The game is set to be a crucial matchup for both teams, with the Mets looking to gain ground in the National League East.
Lindor's performance will be key for the Mets, who are looking to turn their season around.
The Mets have struggled this season, but Lindor's move to the cleanup spot could be the spark they need.
The game will be a must-watch for fans of both teams, with the Mets looking to finish their series against the Braves on a high note.
The Mets are looking to build on their win on Sunday, and will look to Peralta to lead them to victory.
Lindor's move to the designated hitter spot is a significant change for the Mets, who are looking to turn their season around.
The game is set to be a exciting matchup, with the Mets looking to gain ground in the National League East.
The Braves are looking to bounce back from their loss on Sunday, and will look to López to lead them to victory.
The Mets have gone 3-7 over their last 10 games, but are looking to turn their season around.
Lindor's performance will be key for the Mets, who are looking to build on their win on Sunday.
The game will be a must-watch for fans of both teams, with the Mets looking to finish their series against the Braves on a high note.