1B Dominic Smith is playing right field for Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday night, marking the first time he has played the outfield in his professional career.
The decision to shift Smith to the outfield came after Mets OF Juan Lagares was placed on the disabled list with a toe injury and could miss the rest of the season. OF Yoenis Cespedes (hip) also landed on the DL earlier in the week.
The 22-year-old Smith is hitting .291 in 34 games with Las Vegas this season. He has also appeared in two major league games for the Mets this season.