How Juan Lagares feels about Mets moving in Citi Field fences

Juan Lagares

Mets centerfielder Juan Lagares was at PS/MS 57 in East Harlem, NY earlier today. Lagares joined middle school students during gym class to play wiffleball and provided some hitting and outfield instructions. Lagares became the 10th Mets player in team history and the third outfielder to earn a Rawlings Gold Glove on Tuesday. He finished second among major league outfielders with 28 defensive runs saved last year. (Chris Kasprak/Mets)

Center fielder Juan Lagares doesnt have a problem with the Mets moving in Citi Fields fences.

I just want to do the same things I do and try to make the adjustment, the 25-year-old said during an appearance at P.S. 57 in Harlem Thursday, days after winning his first Gold Glove award.

The Mets are working on moving the right-center field fence in the clubs third alteration to the dimensions of Citi Field since 2009.

Lagares said playing in other, smaller National League parks will help him get used to the fences. He said he enjoys chasing down balls hit over his head, but that the adjustments wont change how he plays.

Lagares added that he hasnt been to Citi to see the renovations, and that hes only seen the changes via photos posted online.

Lagares said the right elbow he sprained in September feels better. He also said he hopes to start throwing and performing other baseball activities in a week. He planned to see a doctor for a checkup on the elbow in New York City Thursday.

Brendan Kuty may be reached at bkuty@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @BrendanKutyNJ.

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