Jay Bruce

Mets' Jay Bruce scratched on Monday, Jose Bautista enters the lineup

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce is a late scratch on Monday and will be replaced by Jose Bautista in the lineup.

What It Means:

Bautista is replacing Bruce in right field and will bat seventh against Colorado lefty Tyler Anderson.

Bruce is batting .212/.292/.321 with 3 home runs this season.

Source: Tim Healey