Mets plan Luis Robert Jr. to play left field Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Mets interim manager Andy Green announced that Luis Robert Jr. will play left field in Sunday’s game against the Nationals. Robert, who has primarily played center field throughout his career, is expected to alternate with A.J. Ewing, who will remain in center for two out of three games. Kodai Senga, who secured his second career save in Friday’s win, is being managed carefully; Green noted Senga’s health will determine his availability for back-to-back games. Green emphasized that there is no urgency to rush Senga, allowing the game flow to dictate his usage.
- •Luis Robert Jr. set to play left field on Sunday.
- •A.J. Ewing will continue in center field.
- •Kodai Senga may pitch back-to-back games soon.
- •Senga's health is a priority for Mets management.
- •Green confident in Robert's adaptability to left field.
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Mets Notes: Date set for Luis Robert Jr. to play LF; no rush for Kodai Senga to pitch back-to-backs
"Mets interim manager Andy Green spoke ahead of Saturday's game against the Nationals to reveal when Luis Robert Jr. will play left field and whether Kodai Senga is available to pitch a back-to-back.
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