New York Mets

Jeff McNeil is not in the Mets lineup on Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: McNeil gets the day off after collecting three hits in Tuesday's win over St. Louis. Joey Wendle is getting the start at second base in his absence.

Joey Wendle is in the Mets lineup on Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: Wendle is hitting No. 8 in the lineup and getting the start at second base. He is hitting .250 so far this season with one RBI.

Omar Narvaez is in the Mets lineup on Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: Narvaez is back behind the plate after getting the day off on Tuesday. He is hitting just .186 so far this season with four RBI.

Tomas Nido is not in the Mets lineup on Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: Nido collected one hit and scored one run in Tuesday's win over St. Louis. Omar Narvaez is back behind the plate for the Mets.

Harrison Bader is in the Mets lineup on Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: Bader did not start on Tuesday, but he entered in the middle of the game and saw two at-bats. He is starting in center field and hitting No. 7 in the lineup.

DJ Stewart is not in the Mets lineup on Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: Stewart went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's win. Brandon Nimmo moves over to left field with him sidelined.

Tyrone Taylor is in the Mets lineup on Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: Taylor is hitting No. 2 in the lineup and starting in right field with Starling Marte out of the lineup. He is hitting .288 with two home runs so far this season.

Starling Marte is not in the Mets lineup on Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: Marte gets the day off for New York after collecting two hits in Tuesday's win over St. Louis. Tyrone Taylor is starting in right field in his absence.

The Mets optioned Cole Sulser to Triple-A Syracuse. (Source: New York Mets on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sulser was optioned to make room for Yohan Ramirez who was activated after being claimed off waivers.

The Mets activated Yohan Ramirez. (Source: New York Mets on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ramirez was claimed off waivers by the Mets earlier this week. He figures to add some depth in the middle innings out of the bullpen.

Jose Butto earned a win in Tuesday's 7-5 victory over the Cardinals, allowing three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three over five frames.

Fantasy Impact: Despite not delivering a standout performance, Butto benefited from ample run support, nudging his season record to 2-2. His ERA slightly rose to 3.00, and while his WHIP remains steady at 1.15, fantasy managers should note his modest strikeout numbers and elevated FIP of 4.20, which suggest potential underlying issues.

Brandon Nimmo played a key role in the Mets' 7-5 victory over the Cardinals, going 1 for 4 with a three-run homer.

Fantasy Impact: Nimmo has now gone yard in back-to-back games, as he continues a two-week tear at the plate. Over his last 12 games, the Mets' leadoff man has posted a .311/.415/.600 slash line with three homers, four doubles, 10 RBI, and seven runs.

Pete Alonso went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, two runs scored, and three RBI in the Mets' 7-5 victory over the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: This performance might seem like a beacon of hope for fantasy managers, but it's just a small uptick in what has been a challenging season for Alonso. With a batting average lingering around the Mendoza Line at .212 and a BABIP of .206, it's clear Alonso has been struggling to find consistent success at the plate.

Tylor Megill (shoulder) will make another rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Syracuse. (Source: Mike Puma on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Megill has pitched well in his first two rehab outings, so it is likely this will be the final appearance before being activated from the injured list. He will likely rejoin the rotation next week.

Sean Manaea earned a win Monday, allowing three earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out only one over six innings as the Mets edged the Cardinals 4-3.

Fantasy Impact: This performance was a mixed bag for fantasy managers, as Manaea's low strikeout total and trio of earned runs didn't exactly scream dominance, but a win is a win. His season ERA now sits at a respectable 3.31, though his WHIP of 1.39 and K/9 of 7.9 suggest volatility that could concern those in deeper leagues. Given his middling strikeout-to-walk ratio of 1.63, relying on Manaea for consistent fantasy production might be a gamble. His ability to secure wins, however, keeps him relevant in most formats.

Francisco Alvarez had his stitches removed from his left thumb Monday. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Alvarez is recovering from surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb. He is about two weeks into the original eight-week timeframe.

J.D. Martinez is back in the lineup for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday. (Source: New York Mets on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Martinez returns after taking a seat on the bench for routine rest Sunday, batting fifth and occupying the designated hitter spot against the Cardinals for manager Carlos Mendoza Monday.

Edwin Diaz blew a save chance on Sunday against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact: Randy Arozarena blasted a home run with two outs in the ninth inning off Diaz to send the game to extra innings. It was the third home run Diaz has allowed early this season.

Francisco Lindor picked up two hits including a home run on Sunday against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact: Lindor opened the scoring with a two-run blast in the first inning off Ryan Pepiot. It was his sixth home run on the season with 19 RBI.

Luis Severino allowed four runs on four hits over five innings with six strikeouts and six walks on Sunday against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact: After a clean first inning, Severino ran into trouble the next couple of frames where he allowed all four runs. He still holds a strong 2.93 ERA on the season.