Juan Lagares, like most of his teammates, was hit with the injury bug earlier in the season, but he’s finally starting to get in a groove. Thanks to consistent playing time, Lagares, the second highest paid Mets outfielder, is showing why he’s capable of manning centerfield next season.
Defensively most, if not all, Mets fans are aware of Lagares’ talent. He’s arguably the best defensive outfielder on the team, and perhaps one of the best in the MLB. Lagares, the former Gold Glover, has made spectacular plays all season long and is capable of both making the throw to gun a runner or covering a lot of ground.