Mets manager Carlos Mendoza provided updates ahead of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals, noting outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is progressing in his recovery from a lumbar spine injury, while Ronny Mauricio has begun baseball activities after a thumb fracture. The Mets are adjusting their pitching rotation, with Nolan McLean pushed back to Friday and Christian Scott starting Thursday to give pitchers extra rest during a demanding schedule. Left-hander David Peterson is ready to pitch, having prepared with aggressive sessions, and Kodai Senga felt good after playing catch, potentially returning soon. Additionally, Francisco Alvarez is back in the lineup, and Tobias Myers is working on his pitch count in Triple-A Syracuse.
