On Friday night, the New York Mets will host the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field.
The Mets are coming off a 10-8 win over the Minnesota Twins (also at home).
Luis Robert Jr. finished the victory with one hit, on RBI and one run in four at-bats.
GettyLuis Robert Jr. #88 of the New York Mets at bat against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 17, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
For Friday’s game, the Mets have announced their starting lineup.
@FantasyProsMLB wrote: “NYM Mets Lineup 04/24 1. Bo Bichette 3B 2. Juan Soto DH 3. Francisco Alvarez C 4. Brett Baty RF 5. Mark Vientos 1B 6. Marcus Semien 2B 7. Carson Benge LF 8. Tyrone Taylor CF 9. Ronny Mauricio SS”
Robert Jr. is not in the lineup for Friday’s game against the Rockies.
Jake Kirby of FPTrack.com wrote: “Luis Robert Jr. is receiving a routine day of rest and should return to the lineup shortly.”
GettyLuis Robert Jr. #88 of the New York Mets at bat against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 17, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Robert Jr. is currently batting .232 with 19 hits, two home runs, eight RBI’s, ten runs and two stolen bases in 23 games.
The 28-year-old is in his first season playing for the Mets.
Prior to the Mets, Robert Jr. had spent the first six years of his career with the Chicago White Sox (making the All-Star Game in 2023).
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic wrote (on January 20): “Source confirms: Mets acquire OF Luis Robert Jr. for IF Luisangel Acuña and RHP Truman Pauley. Mets taking on Robert’s entire $20M salary plus $2M buyout or $20M option for 2027.”
Mets Right Now
GettyCarlos Mendoza #64 of the New York Mets looks on from the dugout against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park on August 23, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Mets have had a very tough start to the 2026 season.
They are at the bottom of the National League East with a 9-16 in 25 games.
At home, the Mets have gone just 5-7 in 12 games at Citi Field.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com wrote (before Friday’s game): “Roster move: the Mets called up Carl Edwards Jr., a veteran reliever who had been starting games with a 5.29 ERA at Triple-A Syracuse. Edwards will become the fourth starting pitcher/swingman in the Mets’ bullpen. Christian Scott optioned back to Syracuse.”
GettyManager Carlos Mendoza of the New York Mets walks across the field in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Three of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field on October 16, 2024 in New York City.
Following their series with the Rockies, the Mets will remain at home to host the Washington Nationals.
They will need to capitalize on their long homestand in order to turn their season around.
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