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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 05: Luis Robert Jr. #88 of the New York Mets is congratulated by Marcus Semien #10 after scoring against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the second inning at Oracle Park on April 05, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The New York Mets have been one of the bigger disappointments across baseball this season following what looked like a strong offseason.
New York currently has a record of 53-69 for the season, sitting 11.5 games back of the final wild-card spot in the National League. To the Mets’ credit, they have won six of their past 10 games overall, looking a little better on the field.
While the playoffs are unlikely, the Mets do want to try to salvage the season a little. But as the team prepares for another series, the urgency to finish the year on a high note is there.
New York will be taking on the Washington Nationals this weekend in a three-game series from Citi Field. The Mets will try to take down their NL East rivals, keeping the winning ways going strong.
Mets Lineup Change vs Nationals
Ahead of the series opener, New York has released the lineup for the game. Within it, the Mets have dropped outfielder Luis Robert Jr. one spot from where he was in the team’s last game on Wednesday.
Robert will be hitting in the No. 4 spot against the Nationals after he natted No. 5 in the last game against the Atlanta Braves. Veteran Marcus Simien takes over at second base for Brett Baty in the contest as well, adding more changes to the lineup.
Mets 8/14
A. Ewing LF
F. Lindor SS
B. Bichette 3B
L. Robert Jr. CF
C. Benge RF
F. Alvarez DH
M. Semien 2B
J. Young 1B
L. Torrens C
R. Stock SP
— Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) August 14, 2026
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