Marcus Semien's Mets Slump: Can He Ignite the Lineup?

0:00On April 3rd, Marcus Semiens off to a rough start with the Mets after signing this offseason. The 36-year-old shortstop had back-to-back down years in Texas, but spring training flashed some promise with four extra-base hits in 15. Games. Now, through the team's first seven games, he's got just three hits, including a couple infield knocks and a fluky double. That latest hit ended a brutal zero for 20 skit at the plate. He's drawn three walks, but struck out eight times in 28 plate appearances total. Not the power or consistency the Mets banked on to spark their line of early. The whole Mets offense is ice cold too. Average in two runs per game and hitting 107 with runners in scoring position after a big opening day. Fans and front office aren't panicking yet, figuring it's just early season rest for a deep group. Manager Carlos Mendoza sees positives, saying they're putting runners on base and creating chances that should pay off soon. Semian echoed that calm vibe, no real worry in his camp.

1:00They get a shot to heat up Friday night against the Giants, where Semian and the bats could finally find their groove and turn this slow burn into some real fire. That wraps New York Mets News today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.