PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets’ roster is loaded with proven and versatile bats, but is there a leadoff hitter in the bunch?
Manager Terry Collins will keep that idea buried in the back of his mind for the next 5 ½ weeks, leaving plenty of time to evaluate his options. As the Mets are presently constructed, Jose Reyes is a non-starter, but guaranteed to hit leadoff when he plays.
And when Reyes, in his super-utility role, doesn’t start?
Collins recently told The Post he is considering three other primary options for leadoff: Curtis Granderson, Neil Walker and Asdrubal Cabrera.