Amazin' Avenue · May 21, 2018
Mets take on the Marlins at Citi Field
The New York Mets (23-19) wrap up their eight-game homestand with a series against the Miami Marlins (17-29), who despite being last in the NL East have been playing better baseball since their initial meeting with the Mets in April.
Prior to their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Mets took a big blow to their outfield as Gold Glove center fielder Juan Lagares was lost for the season after tearing a ligament in his big toe. Requiring surgery, Lagares will again have his season cut short for the third straight year. Brandon Nimmo will likely see more playing time in the outfield alongside Michael Conforto and Jay Bruce, and as one of the best options the Mets have hitting leadoff,