Mets Luis Robert Jr. set to play left field for first time in his career

Luis Robert Jr.’s next stop is left field.With the Mets looking to receive more action for rookie A.J.Ewing in center field — the position he figures to play for the foreseeable future — Robert is scheduled to start in left Sunday for the first time in his major league career, according to interim manager Andy Green.

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Robert would still get every third start in center.The Mets hoped to trade Robert before the deadline, but a deal never materialized, leaving them with two center fielders.Ewing got his opportunity this season after Robert went on the injured list in April and has played the position at a high level.Kodai Senga indicated to Green during the last trip that he was fine to pitch a second straight day if needed.

The right-hander wasn’t needed, but it served as a message to Green that back-to-back appearances shouldn’t be an issue for Senga, who has shifted to the closer’s role with Devin Williams on the injured list.Senga earned his second save in as many chances Friday.

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Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! “Assuming he feels good, a back-to-back is imminent if the situation arises,” Green said.“I don’t feel pressed to force it just to say he threw back-to-back.

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