For those wondering when then will become now, Adam Rubin reports in his blog that the entire Met lineup will be participating in todays game (ie, soon). Brian Schneider will be active and batting seventh, and Alou will return from his day of rest and take his spot in left. This puts all eight position players in their respective spots for the first time this season, though bench player Ramon Castro still remains on the DL.

Good to finally see everyone healthy, with the added bonus of Church remaining at the second spot of the order. Now lets see if we can keep it this way.

According to Adam Rubin’s blog at the Daily News, Pedro Feliciano was not available to play in today’s game vs the Phillies. Feliciano arrived in the 7th inning, Rubin notes, adding:

Feliciano had permission from the Mets to go home to Puerto Rico for a family issue after Sunday’s game in Philadelphia. His 6 a.m. flight from San Juan to JFK was canceled, and he had to be re-routed through Orlando. Mets security picked him up at the airport, but couldn’t get him to the ballpark in time to contribute.

Well that answers some lingering questions about why Willie did not use him today. We certainly needed the help. I was at the game and I didn’t see him warming up at all, so I assumed he was unavailable.

Hat tip to Dew at the Bleachers for the tip.