Jay Bruce

Jay Bruce is out of the lineup Friday for New York

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce is not in the lineup on Friday.

What It Means:

It appears to be a routine day off for Bruce as Curtis Granderson starts in right field and Michael Conforto returns to the lineup to play center.

Our models project Bruce for 18 home runs, 52 RBI, and a .268 batting average in 338 plate appearances the rest of the season.