Adam Rubin suggests that Scott Hairston and/or Willie Harris would be short-term replacements for Carlos Beltran if Beltran can’t open the season for the Mets, but that Lucas Duda or Fernando Martinez could be considered if Beltran needs time on the DL. Using the Minor League equivalency calculator for Duda’s excellent 264 at-bat stint in Buffalo last year yields a .262/.328/.486 line in Citi Field, way better than anything Harris or Hairston is likely to provide. It’s hard to draw too many meaningful conclusions from the best half-season of Duda’s career, but he seems like the best candidate if they need someone playing every day.