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- Updated: September 18, 2016
NEW YORK — There was a time not so long ago when Michael Conforto ranked among the most important Mets. A fan favorite from the day he arrived last July, Conforto buoyed the Mets down the stretch and even in October — remember those World Series home runs? — before twice earning Minor League demotions this season.
Though Conforto returned in September, the Mets have made it clear that at least for now, he is no longer a central part of their postseason hunt. So it was a boon for Conforto when, given a rare start in right field Sunday, his two-run single in the first inning led the Mets to a 3-2 win over the Twins.
“Of all the at-bats today, that was probably the biggest one that this team had,” manager Terry Collins said. “This guy is a huge piece of the team and certainly of the future. We have got to get his confidence back.”
That’s been difficult for Conforto considering his lack of opportunity; before Sunday, he had not …
