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MLB Playoffs: Mets Unveil Game One Lineup
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MLB Playoffs: Mets Unveil Game One Lineup

After announcing their roster a few hours ago, the Mets announced the starting lineup for game one of the Wild Card series against the Brewers.

  1. Francisco Lindor, SS
  2. Jose Iglesias, 2B
  3. Brandon Nimmo, LF
  4. Mark Vientos, 3B
  5. Piet Alonso, 1B
  6. Jesse Winker, DH
  7. Starling Marte, RF
  8. Tyrone Taylor, C.F
  9. Francisco Alvarez, C

Luis Severino, SP

The most notable part of the lineup is the return of Jesse Winker to the lineup. Earlier today, reports of a sore back led to talk about Brett Baty potentially taking Winker’s spot on the roster. Winker has been in a slump for most of the past month, but not as bad as JD Martinez, who, despite a few hits over the last two days, is mired in one of the worst stretches of his career. With right-handed starting pitchers announced for the Brewers in the first two games, an effective Winker would be a nice addition to the lineup.

Otherwise, the lineup is similar to what the Mets have rolled out of late, with Tyrone Taylor continuing to get at-bats. Today’s lineup is maximized for offensive prowess, with Starline Marte replacing Harrison Bader in the outfield.