Mets Luis Robert Jr. misses Double-A rehab game

Luis Robert Jr.was scheduled to play another minor league rehab game Tuesday with Double-A Binghamton, but interim manager Andy Green said at Citi Field that Robert would only “work out” and “hopefully” play for Binghamton on Wednesday.For a team that’s been beset by injuries to key players all season, it’s become impossible to predict when anyone might return to the major league lineup.

Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets.After a 16-12 loss to the Royals, Robert said through an interpreter he felt “really good” and the organization wanted him to avoid any setbacks.As for a return to the Mets, Robert said, “I don’t know how close we are yet.”Robert has played three rehab games with Triple-A Syracuse after being on the IL since April with a lumbar spine disc herniation.“It’s hard to be out and it’s something that’s happened a good amount in my career,” said Robert, who battled injuries in each of the previous two seasons with the White Sox.

“But I haven’t missed this amount of time since 2021, so it’s frustrating.”With rookies A.J.Ewing and Carson Benge playing center and right field, respectively, on a consistent basis, and Juan Soto entrenched in left, Green was asked how Robert’s potential return might impact the outfield alignment.“We’ll cross that bridge when we get there,’’ Green said of how the outfield would look with Robert.

“All of those guys will be part of the mix.We’ll create the best matchup for those guys and continue to challenge A.J.

and Carson to develop and be winning baseball players.They’ve done that very well.”Including Tuesday, when Ewing had four hits and reached base five times and Benge reached base four times.

“I’m comfortable in the box right now,’’ Ewing said.The Mets were the recipients of a three-run gift in the bottom of the first, as Benge hit a Little League homer ...