PORT ST. LUCIE (AP) — Carlos Beltran is not in the New York Mets' lineup against the Tigers, a day after he made his first start of spring training.

The All-Star outfielder arrived at the ballpark Monday after the lineup card was posted, saying his right knee felt a little sore. He insisted it was sore in a "good way.'' Beltran hopes to play Tuesday.

Beltran tested his knee Sunday as the designated hitter against Boston. He singled and later scored from second with a slide home. After the game, manager Terry Collins said he'd see how Beltran felt before deciding whether he played against Detroit.

Beltran took batting practice with the nonstarters on a back field Monday without issue.

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