Bader isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader reached base twice and swiped a bag during a loss in Friday's series opener, and he will now step out of the starting lineup as DJ Stewart, Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte start across the outfield.

Bader went 0-for-1 with two walks and a stolen base in Friday's loss to the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

It's his second straight game with a steal, giving the 29-year-old eight stolen bases on the season, although he's also been caught four times. Bader swiped a career-high 20 bags in 2023, but he seems well on his way to surpassing that mark. He also carries a career-high .279 batting average, adding two homers, 13 RBI and 17 runs through 43 games while exclusively hitting in the bottom third of the order.

Bader went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Bader extended the Mets lead to 3-0 in the fourth inning with a solo shot off Triston McKenzie, his second long ball of the year and first since April 17. Bader's been swinging the bat well, going 10-for-30 with six RBI in his last eight games. He's slashing .281/.324/.360 with 17 runs scored, 13 RBI and seven stolen bases across 42 games as the Mets' primary center-fielder this season.

Bader is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Cleveland, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader started the previous four games but will receive a day off after he went 5-for-16 with a double, four RBI and a steal during that stretch. Tyrone Taylor will take over in center field and bat fifth.

Bader isn't in the Mets' lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Bader tallied a base hit in both of the games he played during New York's current series against Philadelphia, and he'll get a day off during Thursday's finale. His absence will allow Tyrone Taylor to start in center field, batting fifth.

Bader is absent from the lineup in Tuesday's contest against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Bader had started each of the last four games but will sit out Tuesday's afternoon tilt. The Mets are going with Tyrone Taylor in center field.

Bader is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

It's the second straight day Bader has been out of the lineup, although he did contribute a pinch-hit double Monday (before being thrown out on the bases). Brandon Nimmo is in center field and DJ Stewart will occupy left.

Bader is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

He'll begin the game on the bench while Brandon Nimmo slides over to center field. Bader is batting .278 this season but has managed just three extra-base hits.

Bader is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Bader will get the day off Friday, as Tyrone Taylor fills in at center field against Aaron Civale and the Rays. Bader played in each game of the Mets four-game series against the Cubs, so it's likely a rest day for the center fielder.

Bader went 2-for-4 with three runs scored in Thursday's extra-innings win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

After singling and crossing the plate in the fifth and sixth innings, Bader got hit by a pitch to lead off the 11th and scored the winning run after a Francisco Lindor double. Bader has scored only once in his prior nine games while batting .143 (4-for-28), but overall the center fielder is having a solid first season with the Mets. Through 93 plate appearances, he's slashing .281/.312/.337 with a homer, five steals, seven RBI and 13 runs.