The Mets will continue to play Michael Conforto despite the outfielder being in the midst of a prolonged slump, Terry Collins told reporters Saturday.
Conforto, who is out of the lineup on Saturday with the Mets facing left-hander Justin Nicolino, is expected to start Sunday when RHP Jose Fernandez pitches for the Marlins, according to ESPN New York's Adam Rubin.
Though Conforto is 1-for-26 over his last seven games, Collins said the team will continue to play the young outfielder as much as possible.
"Pretty much the consensus of the staff is we've got to push this kid through this," Collins said, according to Rubin.