The New York Mets are looking to keep their momentum rolling as they open a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Monday afternoon at Coors Field. After a strong weekend in Anaheim, where they took two of three from the Angels, manager Carlos Mendoza is shaking up the lineup to spark the offense once again.

In a bold move, Juan Soto will lead off for the first time this season—a spot he hasn't held since May 30, 2021, when he was with the Washington Nationals. It's a strategic shift that could pay off in the thin Denver air, where runs often come in bunches. The Mets hope Soto's disciplined at-bats will set the tone early, especially after Mark Vientos powered the team to a 5-1 win on Sunday with two home runs.

Monday's game marks the start of a nine-game road trip for the Mets, who improved to 12-22 with that victory. The Rockies, meanwhile, are stumbling into this series after losing five of their last six games. But don't count them out—Colorado swept the Mets in a three-game set just a few weeks ago, from April 24-26.

On the mound, the Mets will start with Huascar Brazoban as an opener before handing the ball to David Peterson, who is still searching for his first win of the season with an 0-4 record and a 6.53 ERA. The Rockies will counter with Tomoyuki Sugano, who has been sharp so far, boasting a 3-1 record and a 2.84 ERA.

First pitch is set for 3:40 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Stay tuned for live updates and analysis as the Mets look to build on their recent success and the Rockies aim to get back on track.