In search of an offensive spark, the Mets have shaken up the lineup for the series finale against the Boston Red Sox, moving Juan Soto down from the second spot to the third and Pete Alonso to the fourth spot in the order. Starling Marte hit second against left-hander Garrett Crochet and the Red Sox and played in left field, giving Nimmo a day off.

The Mets will look to even up their three-game series with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night, but prior to first pitch, skipper Carlos Mendoza offered a few injury updates on the club's recovering starting pitchers.

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Marte started at DH, against Yankee left-hander Max Fried, and went 1-for-2 with a strikeout and double — his first extra-base hit since April 29, when hit just his second homer of the season — before being lifted for pinch hitter Brett Baty.

Just hours before the matchup against the Yankees, Carlos Mendoza moved to reinforce the New York Mets’ bullpen with a 5.21 ERA arm — a decision that drew mixed and confused reactions from fans on social media.

Carlos Mendoza to call out Juan Soto after his game against the Red Sox. New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza plans to talk to Juan Soto after a play that left doubts about his intensity on the field.