New York Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor did not appear in the team's starting lineup for its game Monday.

The Mets played the Nationals in the contest.

Andrew Tredinnick of NorthJersey.com reported Taylor's absence from the lineup.

RotoWire Staff also noted the lineup change.

This was the second time in four games that Taylor was not in center field since Jeff McNeil returned from the injured list.

McNeil started in center field for the Mets on Monday.

With McNeil in center field, Luisangel Acuña played second base.

The team's outfield and infield alignment has seen recent adjustments.

Player roles are changing as players return from injury.

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