Tyrone Taylor Starts in Mets Lineup for Subway Series Opener
tyrone taylor is in the Mets lineup for the Subway Series game at Citi Field on May 17, 2026. First pitch was set for 1:40pm EDT, with both clubs releasing their batting orders and starting pitchers before the opener.
The Mets listed Freddy Peralta as their starter, and Carson Benge opened in right field while Bo Bichette handled shortstop. Juan Soto was the designated hitter, Mark Vientos started at first base, and the rest of the order included MJ Melendez, Brett Baty, Marcus Semien, A.J. Ewing, and Hayden Senger.
Freddy Peralta and the Mets order
Peralta gave the Mets a pitching matchup to frame the Citi Field leg of the Subway Series. The lineup behind him ran Benge, Bichette, Soto, Vientos, Melendez, Baty, Semien, Ewing, and Senger, giving the Mets a set batting order from top to bottom before the game began.
That order also showed where the Mets wanted to stack their defense. Benge in right, Melendez in left, Ewing in center, Bichette at short, Semien at second, and Baty at third formed the rest of the fielding picture around Peralta’s start.
Yankees counter at Citi Field
The Yankees answered with Trent Grisham in center field and Ben Rice at first base, while Aaron Judge served as the designated hitter. Cody Bellinger started in left, Jazz Chisholm at second, Ryan McMahon at third, Spencer Jones in right, Anthony Volpe at short, and J.C. Escarra at catcher.
Fans could follow the game on SNY, with radio coverage on Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, the Audacy App, and 92.3 HD2. The broadcast setup matched the lineup release: the full batting orders were in place, the first pitch was scheduled, and the Subway Series had its Citi Field side ready for play.
