Luis Robert Jr. Gets Strategic Rest | New York Mets News

New York Mets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Luis Robert Jr. gets a well-timed day off from the Mets’ lineup today—not due to injury, but as part of a smart, strategic rest plan to keep him healthy for the season. Despite hitting a homer in their loss yesterday and playing center field in the first two games of the series, Robert’s availability has been more critical than his stats this year. Returning in July after a three-month absence due to a herniated disc, the Mets expected him to play roughly two-thirds of games, and he’s already appeared in 48 contests with seven homers and 19 RBIs. His injury history—including a torn hip…