DETROIT — Even with Yoenis Cespedes on the disabled list and the designated hitter in use, Michael Conforto couldn’t crack the Mets lineup in a 4-3 loss to the Tigers Friday night.
The second-year outfielder was bumped for a starting unit that included Brandon Nimmo, Alejandro De Aza and Jay Bruce, with Curtis Granderson as the DH.
Conforto entered Friday 8-for-37 (.216) since his recall from Triple-A Las Vegas last month and hadn’t homered since June 16.
“[Conforto’s] swing is still very good,” manager Terry Collins said before the Mets faced the Tigers at Comerica Park.