Mets Revamp Lineup, Holmes Starts vs Cardinals

On March 30th, Metz fans, the lineup's got some tweaks as they hit the road against the Cardinals for their first away game of the 2026.

Season, Jorge Polanco's nursing and Achilles tweak, so he's sliding over to designated hitter for the second game in a row.

Jared Young's grabbing his first start at first base.

That Achilles issue popped up during the second game, but manager Carlos Mendoza says the team just playing it safe early on.

No big worries yet.

They're also giving Lewis Robert Jr. his first day off, which opens the door for Brett Beatty's first career start in Rye Field.

Carson Benj gets his initial action shifting to center.

Coming off that tough 4-3 loss and 10 innings to the Pirates on Sunday, the bullpen faltered late with Richard Love Lady allowing two runs.

One earned.

Francisco Lindor got thrown out at home trying to tie it on a one-soto double stingy finish.

Now Clay Holmes takes the mound for his first start of the year facing Cardinals' ready Kyle Leahy.

Last season, Holmes went 12-8 with a 3.63 ERA over 33 appearances.

Mostly starts.

Holmes has the stuff to bounce him back.

Keep an eye on how this revamped lineup jails on the road.

That's the story for today.

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I'm Corey with the story.