New York Mets vs Washington Nationals: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Match Preview: New York Mets vs Washington Nationals

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Apr 18, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) throws the ball into the stands in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Mets will face the Washington Nationals on 31st May 2022, in what will be the second game of their ongoing series. The Mets won the first game of the series quite comprehensively, and they’ll hope to go 2-0 up in the series against the Nationals.

  • Mets currently have a record of 33-17.
  • Nationals currently have a record of 18-32.

Injury Report:

Mets:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Jeff McNeil2BSun, May 29LegProbable for May 30
Jacob deGromSPSun, May 29ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jul 10
Drew SmithRPSun, May 29FingerProbable for May 30
Brandon NimmoCFSat, May 28WristProbable for May 30
Travis JankowskiLFFri, May 27HandExpected to be out until at least Jul 8
Max ScherzerSPSat, May 21ObliqueExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
James McCannCTue, May 17WristExpected to be out until at least Jun 25
John CurtissRPMon, May 16ElbowOut for the season
Tylor MegillSPSun, May 15BicepsExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Trevor MayRPSun, May 15TricepsExpected to be out until at least Jul 7
Sean Reid-FoleyRPWed, May 11ElbowOut for the season
Joey LucchesiSPTue, Mar 29ElbowExpected to be out until at least Sep 1

Nationals:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Hunter HarveyRPSat, May 28ForearmExpected to be out until at least Jun 10
Sean DoolittleRPFri, May 27ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 8
Joe RossSPWed, May 25ElbowExpected to be out until at least Jul 1
Stephen StrasburgSPMon, May 23NeckExpected to be out until at least Jun 8
Carter Kieboom3BFri, May 20ElbowOut for the season
Mason ThompsonRPTue, May 10BicepsExpected to be out until at least Jun 11
Anibal SanchezSPTue, May 3NeckExpected to be out until at least Jun 16
Ehire Adrianza3BThu, Apr 21QuadricepsExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Seth RomeroRPThu, Apr 7CalfExpected to be out until at least Jun 7
Will HarrisRPThu, Apr 7PectoralExpected to be out until at least Jun 10
Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in New York Mets vs Washington Nationals

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Jul 6, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Juan Soto (22) gestures after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
  • Juan Soto – Nationals

Soto will be the key for his team’s chances against one of the best teams in the league, and if he doesn’t step up, we can expect another blowout.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Mets will be the heavy favorites once again to win the game and go 2-0 up in the series against a struggling Washington team.

Match Prediction: New York Mets to win the game.

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