Mets Shake Up Lineup, Bench Lindor

0:00On April 17th, the New York Mets are shaken up their lineup big time during an 8-game losing streak, where the offense has gone cold. For today's opener against the Chicago Cubs at 220 PM, they're driving Francisco Lindor from Lidov to the three-hole and sliding top. Prospect Carson Benj into the top spot. This comes right after manager Carlos Mendoza said just days ago he wouldn't move Lindor because he's too good a hitter. Last July, a similar drop for Lindor sparked him right away with a three-for-four night, including a homer in a Mets win. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the bold call, especially with Lindor slashing just 184 through 19 games and making fielding. Errors. The hope is this fresh look jump starts the whole lineup after their bats silence the game Tuesday. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Benj gets right field in Lidov after a hot opening day homer, but just seven hits in his next 50 at bats for A. 151 average.

1:01Behind him sits Boba Shet at two, Lindor at three, and Luis Robert Jr. clean up in center. These tweaks could stick if they produce sparks, buying time before Juan Soto returns from his calf injury in a week or two, and maybe that's the. Energy the Mets need to snap this skid. I'm Cory with the story. That's your MLB News Today update. AI powered and always on.