Mets manager Terry Collins moved Ruben Tejada into the leadoff spot Tuesday against the Dodgers for the first time this season. In 87 career games as a leadoff hitter, Tejada is batting .286 with a homer, 21 doubles, 21 walks, 25 RBI, 39 runs and three stolen bases.
Tejada enters Tuesday in a 0-for-11 slump, dropping his season average from .271 to .220.