Conforto was in the starting lineup Monday against the Rockies, though his playing time will still diminish with Cuddyer back on the active roster. But it is not a straight platoon, manager Terry Collins warned; Cuddyer will also play right field and first base, with most of his time coming against left-handed pitchers for now. In Collins' meritocracy, both Conforto and Cuddyer will see their playing time fluctuate based on how well they are performing.
"I don't know how we're going to balance it," Collins said. "We're going to play the best guys we need to, to help us win on a nightly basis -- whoever that might be.