Jeff McNeil

McNeil (groin) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies.

McNeil (groin) said he expects to return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

In this Mets pre game news conference, Mets manager Buck Showalter talks about playing Starling Marte in center field in order to give Brandon Nimmo the chance to DH, delivers an update on Jeff McNeil taking a day to rest, and discusses Mark Canha's process of making adjustments to his swing.

Mets manager Buck Showalter said McNeil is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies due to groin tightness, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

On SportsNite, Eamon McAnaney, John Jastremski and Anthony McCarron talk about Carlos Carrasco and Jeff McNeil s great performances against the Cubs and determine how important the two are to this Mets team.