September 1, 2025
AnalysisSweeney will join fellow left-handed hitters
Kerry Carpenter and
Colt Keith on the bench for the series opener while the Mets send southpaw
Sean Manaea to the bump. Though Sweeney started in both of the previous two contests and has been seeing semi-regular run at shortstop since being called up from Triple-A Toledo on Aug. 10, he's slashing just .205/.225/.359 over a stretch of 16 games. Sweeney could be at risk of a demotion or a move to a reserve role once outfielder
Parker Meadows (quadriceps) is activated from the 10-day injured list, which could result in
Zach McKinstry and
Javier Baez seeing more playing time at shortstop.