Mets Opening Day: New Lineup, Senga's Bounce-Back

0:00On March 26, Metz fans are buzzing as the 2026 season kicks off at City Field on opening day. The team sports a fresh middle of the order, without Peter Lanzo, Brandon Nemo, or Jeff McNeil. Instead, Boba Schett slats into the three-hole, followed by Jorge Palanco at cleanup and Luis Robert Jr. in the five-spot. On the mound, Cody Senga anchors the fifth starter role after a mixed 2025 campaign. Sean Manea shifts to a piggyback setup in the bullpen early on, while Freddie Peralta and Noah McLean take the lead in the rotation. Rookie catcher Carson Bench makes his big lead debut, becoming the youngest Metz to do so since Peter Lanzo. Fans are eager to see if the top prospect can hit the ground running right away. Questions swirl around how these changes play out, especially Senga's bounce back and the new look line-ups punch. The bullpen set up as another layer of intrigue for the early going. Keep an eye on these storylines as the Metz dive into a rebuilt roster, setting the tone for what could be an exciting year ahead.

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