The Mets removed Mark Vientos from the lineup about an hour before first pitch, with the third baseman dealing with abdominal soreness.

In the past, Soto said he preferred hitting third . While in Washington, Soto was upset at Nationals manager Davey Martinez moving him to second in the order. Now, at 26 years old and in his eighth major-league season, Soto says where he bats in the order matters less to him.