Mets Face TOUGH Choices—Luis Robert Jr. & Jorge Polanco's Impending Return Could Impact A.J. Ewing

New York Mets face a lineup puzzle as Luis Robert Jr. and Jorge Polanco edge closer to returning from rehab.   Can top prospect A.J. Ewing keep his spot in center field, or will Luis Robert force a platoon?   Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the tough decisions ahead for manager Carlos Mendoza, exploring how the Mets will juggle playing time with key bats and what the return of Polanco as a DH-only option could mean for sluggers like Mark Vientos and Carson Benge. Finkelstein also weighs the Mets’ trade deadline strategies—will Luis Robert Jr. or Jorge Polanco be moved to clear space for the youth movement?   The episode previews a pivotal four-game series against the struggling Atlanta Braves, analyzes recent prospects’ performances, and discusses roster moves, including the futures of Jared Young and Ronny Mauricio.   With the All-Star break approaching, can the Mets turn spoiler and spark hope, or is a full pivot to the future inevitable? Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images   Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.    KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.