PHILADELPHIA — Robinson Cano keeps getting the keys to the three-hole in the Mets’ lineup, even as he’s stuck in reverse.
The 36-year-old second baseman was back in his regular spot Tuesday night, despite having the lowest batting average (.223) and OPS (.631) in the lineup, pitcher not included. Manager Mickey Callaway is picking comfort over productivity, hoping the former leads to the latter.
“There’s no magic spot that’s going to allow him to hit better,” Callaway said before the Mets continued their series against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. “If you look at our lineup right now, it’s pretty deep … so there’s going to be pretty good hitters hitting around him, no matter where you put him.