Eduardo Escobar exiting Mets' lineup Tuesday
New York Mets infielder Eduardo Escobar is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against right-hander Cory Abbott and the Washington Nationals.
What It Means:
Luis Guillorme will replace Escobar on third base and bat ninth. Escobar went 0-for-4 in Monday's series opener.
Per numberFire's MLB Heat Map, the Mets’ implied total (5.06) is second-highest in the majors on Tuesday and they are the biggest favorite at -350. Abbott registered a 25.6% strikeout rate with a 4.92 xFIP and 12.8% walk rate across 28 1/3 innings (six starts) at the Triple-A level. In 2021 for the Chicago Cubs, Abbott posted a 6.44 xFIP, 14.6% strikeout rate, and 13.4% walk rate over 17 1/3 innings.
Source:
Baseball Press
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