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Luis Robert Jr. Back in Center | New York Mets News
Luis Robert Jr. is back in the Mets lineup after a 60-day injury absence, starting in center field and batting seventh just before Monday’s game against the Brewers. The right-handed hitter, sidelined since April 30 with a lumbar disc herniation, was hitting .224 with two homers in his first 24 games before going down. Acquired from the White Sox in the offseason for Luisangel Acuña, Robert’s return comes after a solid rehab stint in the minors, where he hit .320 with homers. The Mets have missed his bat, especially against lefties, and rookie A.J. Ewing has stepped in admirably during his…
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