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Mets' Bichette to Play Shortstop, Lindor's Return

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza discusses roster plans, with Bo Bichette set to start at third base on Opening Day but getting reps at shortstop this weekend. Ronny Mauricio optioned to Triple-A, Francisco Lindor returning from surgery on time. Bichettes flexibility and team-first attitude praised, with Fridays lineup potentially previewing Opening Day. Nolan McLean returns from World Baseball Classic, Kodai Senga starting Friday night but joining team on Opening Day.

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Mets' Bichette to Play Shortstop, Lindor's Return

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New York Mets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mets' Bichette to Play Shortstop, Lindor's Return. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

New York Met's story is making news on March 19th. Met's manager Carlos Mendoza shared updates on roster plans ahead of Thursday night's Great Fruit League game against the Houston Astros. The team plans for Boba Shet to start a third base on opening day, but he'll get reps as shortstop this weekend, including Friday afternoon. This comes after optioning Ronnie Mauricio to triple A Syracuse with Francisco Lindor set to return from hand surgery right on time. Mendoza highlighted Bashet's flexibility, noting he's open to playing shortstop or second base if needed. The manager praised his willingness to fill any role, especially during Lindor's uncertain recovery timeline earlier in camp. Fans and observers see this as a smart hedge, ensuring depth at shortstop without an extra player on the roster. It shows Bashet's team first attitude boosting his case for everyday playing time. Friday's lineup could preview opening day against Pittsburgh next Thursday. He features Lindor, Juan Soto, Bashet, Jorge Palanco, Luis Robert Jr., Brett Beatty,

Marcus Simeon, Mark Vientos, and Francisco Alvarez. Mendoza said it's pretty close to the real thing. Meanwhile, no limit claim returns from the World Baseball Classic Final to throw on Monday, lining him up for the second game of the regular season. Cody Senga starts Friday night, but will stay in Port Saint Lucie for extra work before joining the team on opening day. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play. S-O-L-I-SOL-E-Pillow.com

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