DTDMichael Conforto LF/DH LAD Mon 5/23/16 3:56 PM
DTDMichael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Nationals, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.
EDGE Analysis
With left-hander Gio Gonzalez taking the hill for Washington, Conforto will head to the bench for a day of rest. He'll likely re-enter the lineup Tuesday with right-hander Stephen Strasburg slated to pitch, but Juan Lagares will enter the starting lineup in his stead for Monday's contest.
DTDMichael Conforto LF/DH LAD Fri 5/20/16 10:32 PM
DTDMichael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto was 2-for-4 with a two-run home run as the Mets downed the Brewers on Friday night.
EDGE Analysis
His sixth inning homer erased a 2-1 Milwaukee lead and proved to be the game winner. One of the more hyped young players on draft day this spring, he has posted solid numbers with seven home runs and 23 RBI to go with a very respectable .281 average.
DTDMichael Conforto LF/DH LAD Wed 5/18/16 4:29 PM
DTDMichael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With lefty Gio Gonzalez taking the ball for Washington, manager Terry Collins decided it was a good day to give Conforto a day off. Despite the absence, the 23-year-old will likely rejoin the lineup in the coming days seeing as he's in the midst of a modest five-game hit streak. Yoenis Cespedes will slide over to left field to replace him while Juan Lagares takes over in center field.
DTDMichael Conforto LF/DH LAD Wed 5/18/16 5:03 AM
DTDMichael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto hit a solo home run, his sixth, in a 1-for-3 game with a walk in Tuesday's win over the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Conforto has used a five-game hitting streak to improve his batting line to .283/.357/.528. He continues to be clearly the Mets' second-best hitter behind Yoenis Cespedes (.282/.364/.637). With 15 home runs in just 337 MLB plate appearances dating back to his rookie year last season, the 23-year-old Conforto has quickly proven his raw power is more than enough to play in a corner outfield spot.
DTDMichael Conforto LF/DH LAD Thu 5/12/16 6:24 PM
DTDMichael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Conforto has struggled mightily against left-handed pitching this season, batting just .167, so he'll take a seat with Clayton Kershaw taking the ball for Los Angeles. Yoenis Cespedes will slide over to left field while Juan Lagares takes over in center field for Thursday's game.
DTDMichael Conforto LF/DH LAD Tue 5/10/16 6:55 PM
DTDMichael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto is back in the lineup Tuesday, batting sixth against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
After getting the night off Monday, Conforto will be back in the lineup for the second game of the Mets' series out in Los Angeles. Interestingly, Conforto will be back in against lefty Alex Wood. He has struggled mightily against southpaws thus far this season, slashing .150/.190/.340 in 20 at-bats.
DTDMichael Conforto LF/DH LAD Mon 5/9/16 6:58 PM
DTDMichael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto is out of the lineup Monday versus the Dodgers in Los Angeles, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.
EDGE Analysis
Receiving his second day off in a four-day span, Conforto will yield left field to Yoenis Cespedes. On a positive note, Conforto displayed signs of emerging from an 11 at-bat hitless streak over the weekend, tallying two hits, including a solo shot, against the Padres across nine at-bats Saturday and Sunday.
DTDMichael Conforto LF/DH LAD Fri 5/6/16 7:21 PM
DTDMichael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old has cooled off of late, going 1-for-19 to begin May after ending April on an eight-game hitting streak (five multi-hit games over that span). Yoenis Cespedes will slide over to left field Friday with lefty Drew Pomeranz due up for San Diego, affording Juan Lagares a start in center field.
DTDMichael Conforto LF/DH LAD Sun 5/1/16 11:52 AM
DTDMichael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Concerto's hot bat keeps him in the lineup Sunday against Madison Bumgarner and the Giants, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.
EDGE Analysis
Conforto was to sit against lefties, but his hot streak since moving to the three-hole keeps him in left field against an elite lefty in Bumgarner. Since moving to that spot 14 games ago, Conforto has hit .407 with 14 runs, nine doubles, four homers and 15 RBI.
DTDMichael Conforto LF/DH LAD Sat 4/30/16 12:12 AM
DTDMichael Conforto
LF/DH LAD
Conforto was 2-for-5 with a pair of run scored and two RBI as the Mets trashed San Francisco on Friday night.
EDGE Analysis
He was tabbed to platoon in leftfield when the season started, but he has changed that plan. Hitting primarily in the three-hole he has torched opposing pitching for a .343 average, and the two driven in against the Giants on Friday give him 15 on the year. His fantasy owners are enjoying the ride to be sure.