Mets' Juan Lagares: Returns from shoulder injury

Lagares got his first in-game action Friday after suffering a sprained shoulder back in December.

Analysis:

Lagares was expected to be ready for spring training, and his participation in the Mets' Grapefruit League opener Friday would seem to indicate that there have been no setbacks. The 27-year-old led off the game by walking in his first at-bat before eventually coming around to score. This spring, he'll be hoping to solidify a backup role in New York's outfield.