Nick Morabito Debuts in Mets - Nationals 2026 Lineup
Nick Morabito made his MLB debut in mets - nationals on May 19, 2026, joining the Mets’ lineup against Washington at Citi Field. First pitch was scheduled for 6:45 PM ET, and the game was carried on SNY as the Subway Series reached its Citi Field leg.
Morabito started in left field, giving the Mets a new name in a lineup that also included Carson Benge in right field, Bo Bichette at shortstop, Juan Soto at designated hitter, Mark Vientos at first base, Marcus Semien at second base, Tyrone Taylor in center field, Brett Baty at third base and Luis Torrens at catcher. Christian Scott started the series opener, while Huascar Brazobán was set to open the second game.
Morabito Joins The Mets Lineup
The debut came against a division rival, which put Morabito straight into a high-visibility spot on a night tied to the Subway Series. He was listed in left field, and that placement made his first major league appearance part of the night’s central lineup decision rather than a late-game cameo.
For the Mets, the batting order showed a mix of established names and a fresh addition. Bichette handled shortstop, Soto filled the designated hitter spot, and Semien started at second base, leaving Morabito to take his first MLB turn in the outfield and add another moving part to a lineup already set for a nationally watched local matchup.
Washington’s Counterlineup
Washington answered with James Wood in right field, Luis Garcia at first base, Jose Tena at designated hitter, CJ Abrams at shortstop, Daylen Lile in left field, Dylan Crews in center field, Jorbit Vivas at third base, Drew Millas at catcher and Nasim Nunez at second base. The matchup carried the feel of a regular-season game with added weight because it opened the Citi Field leg of the season’s Subway Series.
That setup put both clubs in a spot where the lineup card mattered as much as the score. Christian Scott drew the start for the Mets, and Brazobán was lined up to open the second game, keeping the pitching plan tied closely to how the series was being staged.
For readers following the game, the practical details were simple: Morabito was in, the first pitch was set for 6:45 PM ET, and the broadcast ran on SNY, Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, the Audacy app and 92.3 HD2. The debut made the night more than another entry in the schedule; it added a new player to the Mets’ major league mix in a game that already carried a rivalry backdrop.
