Mets' Luis Robert Sees Back-Field Action Wednesday

Outfielder being brought along slowly this spring, but Grapefruit League debut appears imminent

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert played four innings in a minor-league game on Wednesday as the team continues to bring him along slowly this spring. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza indicated that Robert will play in back-field games every other day for the rest of this week before joining the big-league lineup at some point next week.

Why it matters

Robert is a key part of the Mets' lineup when healthy, as he showed in his final month-plus with the Chicago White Sox last season, slashing .293/.349/.459 with six home runs and 11 stolen bases. The Mets are taking a cautious approach with Robert this spring to ensure he is fully recovered and ready to contribute consistently.

The details

Robert played four innings in a minor-league game on Wednesday as part of the Mets' plan to gradually increase his workload this spring. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Robert will continue to see action in back-field games every other day for the rest of this week before potentially joining the big-league lineup next week.

  • Robert played four innings in a minor-league game on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.
  • Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Robert will play in back-field games every other day for the rest of this week.
  • Robert is expected to join the Mets' big-league lineup at some point next week.

The players

Luis Robert

An outfielder for the New York Mets who is being brought along slowly this spring as he recovers from injury.

Carlos Mendoza

The manager of the New York Mets.

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What they’re saying

“Mets manager Carlos Mendoza indicated after Wednesday's action that Robert would play in back-field games every other day for the rest of this week, before joining the big-league lineup at some point next week.”

— Carlos Mendoza, Manager (MLB.com)

What’s next

Robert is expected to join the Mets' big-league lineup at some point next week after continuing to see action in back-field games every other day for the rest of this week.

The takeaway

The Mets are taking a cautious approach with Luis Robert this spring to ensure he is fully recovered and ready to contribute consistently, as he is a key part of their lineup when healthy.