Michael Conforto batting sixth in Mets' lineup
With Michael Cuddyer on the DL, rookie Michael Conforto will make his fourth start in left field for the Mets batting sixth against James Shields and the Padres.
Conforto has gone 4-for-9 on the season including two doubles with all four of his hits coming last saturday in the Mets' 15-2 rout of the Dodgers. James Shields, who is 8-3 with a 3.77 ERA and 3.31 xFIP, looks to improve his numbers against the Mets left handed rookie as lefties are are hitting .285 with a .389 wOBA off him this season. Our metrics project Conforto to garner 5.7 fantasy points tonight against the Padres' ace.
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