Cuddyer got on base all four times up Thursday, knocking three singles and drawing a walk in a 5-1 win over the Cardinals. He didn't score or knock in any runs, but it's still a positive step for Cuddyer, who's scuffled all year so far. He hasn't come close to providing the power presence the Mets signed him for, which has been a big reason for the team's offensive struggles. The 36-year-old will need to show some more with the bat, lest the Mets go looking for a different answer in left field; there's no way they'll tolerate subpar hitting in combination with Cuddyer's already-subpar fielding all season long.