Mets could shift Wilmer Flores to 2B, Ruben Tejada to SS
The Mets have begun discussions about shifting Ruben Tejada to shortstop and Wilmer Flores to second base once Daniel Murphy returns from the disabled list, a team source told the New York Post. Murphy is expected to play third base with David Wright sidelined.
“That would be the best defensive alignment,” the source said.
The Mets have been hesitant to move Flores because they don't want to break his confidence, according to the Post. However, the team believes he could handle the switch and move back to shortstop later in the season, if needed.
Mets manager Terry Collins ackowledged the report Thursday and said moving Flores to second base is "a possibility."
"I don't think that's a major shakeup," Collins said, per NJ.com.
Tejada has been bouncing between second and third base while Murphy and Wright have been on the disabled list.
