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Note: Wright Yesterday, Reyes Today

by Matthew Cerrone on August 18th, 2008 at 7:59 am

Yesterday, Jerry Manuel gave a day off to David Wright, despite an 11–game hitting streak, during which Wright is hitting .367.

Manuel told reporters that, while Wright will be back in today’s lineup, Jose Reyes will get the day off today.

Wright, speaking to reporters prior to yesterday’s game, said:

“Jerry knows what he’s doing.  He’s got a plan and I’m sure that rest will help me have the kind of stretch run that I want to have to finish strong.”

The Mets have not had an off day since Monday, August 4, and will not have another day off until Thursday, August 28.