New York Mets outfeilder Rafael Ortega is starting Saturday in the team's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
In Game 1 of the doubleheader, Ortega is getting the nod in center field, batting leadoff versus Phillies starter Taijuan Walker. Luis Guillorme, Omar Narvaez and Danny Mendick are also entering the lineup.
In 123 plate appearances this season, Ortega has a .225 batting average with a .637 OPS, 1 home run, 14 runs, 8 RBI and 6 stolen bases.
Source: MLB