March 30, 2026 1:18 pm EDT
The New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals clash on Monday at 7:45 p.m. ET, beginning a three-game series at Busch Stadium. Clay Holmes (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will start for the Mets, who are 2-1 this season and third in the NL East. Kyle Leahy (0-0, 0.00 ERA) is expected to start for the Cardinals, who are 2-1 and third in the NL Central.
How to watch New York Mets vs. St. Louis CardinalsMets vs. Cardinals odds
Injury reportsMets
A.J. Minter: 15 Day IL (Lat), Dedniel Nunez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tylor Megill: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Hagenman: 60 Day IL (Rib fracture), Reed Garrett: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Cardinals
Hunter Dobbins: 15 Day IL (Knee), Lars Nootbaar: 60 Day IL (Heels)
Stats to know (2025 stats)
Juan Soto had 152 hits and an OBP of .396 last season.
Francisco Lindor slashed .267/.346/.466 and finished with an OPS of .811.
Alec Burleson had 144 base hits and an OBP of .343 to go with a slugging percentage of .459 last season.
Ivan Herrera slashed .284/.373/.464 and finished with an OPS of .837.
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