Mets Announce Lineup for Friday's Game Against Giants

New York looks to get offense going against San Francisco

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:40pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants, with the players and field broken down into overlapping, angular shapes in a vibrant color palette.The Mets look to find their offensive rhythm against the Giants in a crucial early-season matchup between NL contenders.NYC Today

The New York Mets have announced their starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The Mets' offense has struggled to find consistency so far this season, and they'll be looking to get things going against their NL West opponent.

Why it matters

The Mets are hoping to bounce back after a slow start to the season, and a strong performance against the Giants could help build momentum. The NL East is expected to be highly competitive, so the Mets need to start picking up wins to keep pace with the division leaders.

The details

The Mets' lineup features several key offensive contributors, including J.D. Martinez and Devin Williams. Martinez was recently hired by the team and will be looking to make an immediate impact, while Williams recorded his first save for the Mets in their last outing.

  • The game is scheduled for Friday, April 4, 2026.

The players

J.D. Martinez

A veteran outfielder who was recently hired by the Mets to help boost their struggling offense.

Devin Williams

A relief pitcher who recorded his first save for the Mets in their last game.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking to get the offense going and put some runs on the board against the Giants. It's an important series for us.”

— J.D. Martinez, Mets Outfielder

“Getting that first save was a big confidence boost for me. I'm ready to keep contributing to the team's success.”

— Devin Williams, Mets Relief Pitcher

What’s next

The Mets will look to build on their momentum from the previous game and try to take the series against the Giants over the weekend.

The takeaway

The Mets are hoping that the additions of players like J.D. Martinez and the continued development of young talent like Devin Williams will help spark their offense and keep them in the hunt in the competitive NL East.