Mets' Cedric Mullins: Sitting Friday

Mullins is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Washington.

The Nationals haven't formally announced their starting pitcher Friday, but it's expected to be southpaw Andrew Alvarez. Regardless, the lefty-hitting Mullins will take a seat, as Jose Siri roams center field. In his last seven games, Mullins is 5-for-18 (.278).