Scott Hairston returns to the lineup today as the Mets host the Nationals at Digital Domain Park at 1:10pm. He was sidelined for much of spring training with an oblique injury. Barring any further setbacks, Hairston is expected to be on the Opening Day roster. Jon Niese starts for the Mets while Jordan Zimmermann starts for the Nats. Watch the game on SNY.
Here is the Mets' starting lineup:
1. Scott Hairston, CF
2. Daniel Murphy, 2B
3. Jason Bay, LF
4. Ike Davis, 1B
5. Lucas Duda, RF
6. Justin Turner, 3B
7. Ruben Tejada, SS
8. Rob Johnson, C
9. Jon Niese, LHP