The New York Mets are having a rough time, dropping two of three games so far against their division rivals, the Washington Nationals. After some heartbreaking losses on Friday and Sunday, and just one win sandwiched in between, they’re hoping to at least split the series in Monday’s finale — but it won’t be easy.

One big change: Brandon Nimmo, who was supposed to be a key power bat in the lineup this year, has been bumped down. Originally planned as the cleanup hitter against righties and fifth against lefties, Nimmo is now hitting sixth. And it’s not a one-time thing — he was dropped to sixth on Sunday against a lefty and is staying there Monday against a righty. Honestly, with him hitting just .192 and posting a .576 OPS, the move makes sense. He just hasn’t been getting it done.

With Nimmo sliding down, Jesse Winker is stepping into the cleanup spot again — the third time he’s gotten a crack at it this season. Mark Vientos will hit behind him, giving the lineup a bit of a shakeup in hopes of jumpstarting the offense. Basically, the Mets are handing the steering wheel to someone new and hoping it changes where they’re headed.

Meanwhile, Jeff McNeil is moving back to center field. The Mets want to keep Luisangel Acuña’s bat and glove in the lineup, and honestly, he’s been one of the few bright spots lately. Moving McNeil around shows they’re willing to do whatever it takes to keep Acuña’s energy on the field.

The Mets are hanging on, trying to avoid a series loss — but man, it’s feeling like an uphill battle right now.

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