Jose Reyes was originally told he wouldn’t start Sunday night as part of a two-game mental break, but Terry Collins changed his mind after reconsidering the fact the Mets were facing Max Scherzer. The manager’s other option was to start T.J. Rivera at third base.
“I have got to play my best guys and even though [Reyes] is struggling the way he is struggling, I think he gives us a legitimate guy and legitimate chance against Scherzer,” Collins said.
Reyes entered play batting .095 for the season, but Collins remains confident the veteran infielder is on the verge of a breakout.