Robinson Cano will open the season batting sixth.
Cano mainly hit third in his first season in Queens last year, however failed to measure up to expectations. He finished with just a. 633 OPS in 245 plate appearances in the 3 hole.
Cano had previously been featured hitting third in the lineup throughout intrasquad scrimmages and exhibit video games in summer camp. Pete Alonso will hit 3rd in the opener.
The 37-year-old gets the Opening Day begin at second base against the Braves, the Mets announced.
