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Returns to lineup at DH Vogelbach is starting at designated hitter and batting seventh on Friday against the Cardinals.

Impact Vogelbach hasn't played for nearly a week, as the Mets wanted to give him ample down time as he worked on his swing. The 30-year-old will carry a .203/.343/.297 line into play Friday and will surely need to get it going at the plate soon if he wants to keep his roster spot.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Vogelbach has not been used in a game since June 7 while working on his swing, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact "I've been working on stuff that can hopefully lead to me getting the ball in the air like I like to get the ball in the air," Vogelbach said Wednesday before being held out of his sixth straight game. "Just being able to get in the cage and really dial into stuff that I can really go after and not have to worry about repeating it in the game the same night. I always use the term muscle memory and I always try to repeat swings so that you don't have to think about it and you just go back to doing what I do." The Mets could certainly use Vogelbach's power while Pete Alonso (wrist) is on the shelf, but so far this season the 30-year-old DH has only two homers and a woeful .297 SLG in 143 plate appearances. In Vogelbach's absence, the team has used the DH spot to give starters at other positions a partial rest. If the veteran slugger isn't able to fix the mechanical issues that have led to a career-high 51.9 percent groundball rate in 2023, he could get designated for assignment.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Tuesday Vogelbach remains out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Yankees.

Impact Vogelbach, who's slashing just .203/.343/.297 on the year, has now gone five straight games without a start. Tommy Pham will serve as the Mets' designated hitter and bat seventh Tuesday against the Yankees and right-hander Luis Severino.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting in fourth straight Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact The lefty-hitting Vogelbach finds himself on the bench for the fourth consecutive game, with three of those absences coming against right-handed pitching. Given that he's limited to first base on the defensive end and doesn't even play that position particularly well, Vogelbach doesn't provide much value as a bench bat against right-handed pitching. If the Mets decide to commit to youngsters Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez as their primary options at designated hitter, Vogelbach could soon find himself at risk of losing his 40-man roster spot.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Vogelbach will sit Saturday against the Pirates, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Vogelbach's off days typically come against lefties, but he'll sit here against righty Johan Oviedo. Vogelbach is hitting just .203/.343/.297 despite being protected from facing same-sided pitching, so it's no surprise to see him stuck on the bench for the third straight game. Francisco Lindor will rest his legs as the designated hitter Saturday, with Luis Guillorme taking Lindor's usual spot at shortstop.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Vogelbach will sit Friday versus Pittsburgh.

Impact Vogelbach will remain on the bench Friday as New York takes on southpaw Rich Hill and the Pirates. Mark Vientos will take over at designated hitter and bat ninth in the series opener.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Thursday Vogelbach isn't in the Mets' lineup Thursday against Atlanta.

Impact Vogelbach is slashing just .077/.143/.154 over the past week and has started to see his playing time diminish as a result. Francisco Alvarez will serve as the Mets' DH in Vogelbach's place, allowing Omar Narvaez to start behind the plate and bat eighth.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How much longer will Mets stick with slumping Daniel Vogelbach? The Mets' DH is in the midst of a 4-for-44 slump. In that time span, he has produced just one extra-base hit.

JUNE 8, 2023 • NJ.COM

Sitting against southpaw Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Vogelbach is just 3-for-27 over his past 12 games but continues to see regular action as the Mets' designated hitter. Mark Vientos will receive the start Sunday with lefty Yusei Kikuchi on the mound for Toronto.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Vogelbach is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Vogelbach will take a seat after he went 0-for-4 with two walks a run scored and a strikeout over the three-game series with the Phillies. Mark Vientos will take over at designated hitter and bat seventh versus Toronto.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Sunday Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Vogelbach finds himself on the bench for a second straight game after he served as the Mets' designated hitter in each of the prior three contests, going 1-for-10 with a walk and a run scored during that stretch. Though the lefty-hitting Vogelbach will remain on the bench versus left-handed pitching, he looks like he'll be part of a timeshare at DH with Mark Vientos against righties for the time being.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Mets star has sarcastic advice for slumping Daniel Vogelbach Swing the bat!

MAY 26, 2023 • NJ.COM

In designated hitter spot Vogelbach is starting at designated hitter and batting seventh on Wednesday versus the Cubs, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact It's just his third start in seven contests since Mark Vientos was promoted. Vogelbach has collected just two hits over his last 19 at-bats.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Friday Vogelbach is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Guardians.

Impact Vogelbach will be on the bench for the fifth time in six games Friday as Mark Vientos takes over at designated hitter and bats seventh. Vogelbach no longer appears to be a lock to be in the lineup against right-handers as New York faces righty Cal Quantrill in the series opener with Cleveland.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus lefty Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Impact He'll remain on the bench for the fourth game in a row, with each of the lefty-hitting Vogelbach's absences coming against left-handed pitching. Vogelbach has held a strong-side platoon role at designated hitter for most of the season, but he could face a threat for work against right-handed pitching with the Mets bringing aboard power-hitting corner infielder Mark Vientos from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup versus lefty Vogelbach is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rays.

Impact Vogelbach was held out Monday with the Mets facing left-hander Patrick Corbin and he'll ride the pine again Tuesday with left-hander Jalen Beeks getting the start for Tampa Bay. Tommy Pham is in the DH spot and batting fifth.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Vogelbach is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Nationals.

Impact Vogelbach will take a seat for a second game in a row as the Mets face left-hander Patrick Corbin on the mound Monday. Pete Alonso will take over at designated hitter while Mark Canha handles first base and Tommy Pham enters the lineup in left field and bats fourth in the series finale with Washington.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rests for second game of twin bill Vogelbach is out of the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Nationals.

Impact Vogelbach will sit for the second game of the twin bill after he went 1-for-4 with a run scored in the Mets' 3-2 loss in the resumption of Saturday's suspended game. With Vogelbach on the bench for the nightcap, Brandon Nimmo will get a turn as the Mets' designated hitter.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats second homer Vogelbach went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Rockies.

Impact The lefty slugger took Daniel Bard deep in the seventh inning, but the Mets were down 11-5 at the time. It's only Vogelbach's second homer of the year, but he boasts what would be career highs with a .265 batting average and .398 OBP through 28 games as the team's regular DH against right-handed pitching.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Vogelbach will sit against lefty Austin Gomber and the Rockies on Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Vogelbach has yet to start against a southpaw this season, and given his career .133/.252/.222 slash line against same-sided pitching, that's unlikely to change anytime soon. Pete Alonso will rest his legs as the designated hitter Saturday while Mark Canha starts at first base.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus lefty Vogelbach is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader in Detroit, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Tigers are bringing southpaw Joey Wentz to the hill for the opening game of the twin bill, so the lefty-hitting Vogelbach will predictably head to the bench. Mark Canha will fill in for Vogelbach as the Mets' designated hitter.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Vogelbach isn't starting Friday against Atlanta.

Impact Atlanta will begin the game with the left-handed Max Fried on the bump, so the left-handed bat of Vogelbach will sit out Friday's contest. Mark Canha will instead serve as the Mets' DH, and Tommy Pham will start in left field while batting seventh.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits versus lefty Vogelbach is on the bench versus lefty MacKenzie Gore and the Nationals on Wednesday.

Impact The designated hitter has gone 5-for-13 with a double and two RBI during a four-game hitting streak. Tommy Pham fills in for Vogelbach as the DH for Wednesday's contest.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three runs in win Vogelbach went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Monday's 8-2 victory against the Dodgers.

Impact Vogelbach gave the Mets their first lead with a two-run homer in the second inning. He tacked on another RBI with a run-scoring groundout in the fourth. The homer was the first of the season for the slugger and snapped a three-game hitless streak. Vogelbach is slashing .200/.394/.360 with six RBI and and an 8:4 BB:K over 33 plate appearances on the campaign.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vogelbach, Baty lead Mets past Dodgers 8-6 for 5th straight

Daniel Vogelbach homered and drove in three runs, Brett Baty delivered an RBI single in his season debut and the New York Mets rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-6 for their fi...

APRIL 18, 2023 • Associated Press

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Vogelbach, Baty lead Mets past Dodgers 8-6 for 5th straight