The New York Mets are back on the field on Friday to kick off their series against the Chicago White Sox. They will be looking to keep their momentum going after defeating the San Diego Padres by a 4-2 final score in their most recent game.
The Mets’ lineup will be a bit different than it was against the Padres in their last game. Among the most notable changes involves outfielder Luis Robert Jr.
Luis Robert Jr. Returning to Mets Lineup, Batting Sixth
After not starting in the Mets’ most recent game against the Padres, Robert Jr. will be batting sixth against the White Sox on Friday.
Robert will be taking the sixth spot from Francisco Alvarez. The veteran catcher will now be moving to ninth in New York’s lineup with this Robert news.
Here is the Mets’ full lineup for their series opener against the White Sox.
A.J. Ewing CF
Francisco Lindor SS
Bo Bichette DH
Carson Benge RF
Jared Young 1B
Luis Robert Jr. LF
Brett Baty 3B
Marcus Semien 2B
Francisco Alvarez C
This Game Is A Big One for Robert
This game is a very notable one for Robert, as he spent each of his previous six MLB seasons as a member of the White Sox. Now, he will be playing against his former team back in the Windy City for the first time.
Robert will certainly be looking to put together a strong game against his former club. It would be a nice way for him to return to Rate Field, so time will tell if he can put together a strong performance.
Robert Struggling With the Mets This Season
The 2026 season has been a tough one for Robert. In 49 games with New York so far, he has posted seven home runs, 19 RBI, and a .215 batting average. This is after he recorded 14 home runs, 53 RBI, and a .223 batting average in 110 games for Chicago during this past season.
Overall, Robert has struggled to find his fit with the Mets, but it will be interesting to see if he can have a statement game against his former team from here.
New York Mets Announce Luis Robert Jr. News Before White Sox Series