The Mets have announced injury updates on a variety of notable players, as covered by James Wagner of the New York Times (Twitter links).
Outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, who recently hit the DL with a hamstring strain, is expected to require a six-week layoff and will therefore not make it back to the field this season. That’s not terribly surprising, as the veteran was said to have suffered a reasonably significant injury. He’ll surely focus on returning to health and finding a way to avoid further leg muscle problems in the 2018 season.
Meanwhile, the rehab assignment of third baseman David Wright has been halted after he again experienced shoulder pain. He’s set to be examined further tomorrow. The apparent setback makes it hard to imagine that Wright will be able to return to the majors this year. More broadly, it only continues to build upon the uncertainty about his future. New York owes the veteran $47MM over the next three seasons, though it can attempt to recoup 75% of his salary for any time during which he’s unable to play. But the Mets will also need to consider pursuing a replacement option at the hot corner for 2018 and beyond.
Perhaps the team’s most concerning open medical situation is that of young outfielder Michael Conforto, who had looked like a star before dislocating his shoulder and suffering a capsule tear in the joint. He has reportedly been weighing whether or not to undergo surgery, and is set for a second opinion on that decision. It’s not yet known what kind of outlook he faces, but the injury is plainly a serious one that will require plenty of care and a lengthy rehab process regardless of how it’s treated.
Finally, on the positive side, the Mets are set to welcome righty Matt Harvey back to the rotation on Friday. He has been out since the middle of June with shoulder problems that seemingly trace back to the thoracic outlet procedure he underwent last year. Beyond the health concerns, Harvey has struggled on the mound this year, with a 5.25 ERA over 70 1/3 innings. The Mets will surely hope that he can regain some positive momentum over the final month of the season.
Wright just shut it down. You were my favorite met for a real long time but enough is enough already. Unfortunate injuries derailed a potential hall of fame career. This whole situation is like a broken record just come to terms of a potential buyout ala Michael Cuddyer.
Explain why David Wright would want to do that when his $47 million is fully guaranteed.
That’s even more reason cause he’ll still get paid
You are incorrect. How does he get paid? If he retires he doesnt get paid. WHat part of that dont you people understand.
Wright has ample enough evidence to retire due to medical reasons, meaning he’d get 100% of his contract—paid by the Mets and insurance—if he calls it a career. His repeated attempts to come back are due to his love of the game and WANTING to continue to play.
You’re wrong. He’d be retiring due to medical reasons, so his contract would still be paid in full and the Mets would be recouped 75% of that due to their insurance policy on him.
Instead of insulting each other, just research it.
The insurance policy kicks in and will pay 75% of his salary only if he misses 60 days straight. If he plays, it resets until he misses the next 60 days. In order for him to collect any salary, he cannot retire. A buyout would NOT be in the Mets best interest since his disablement entitles them to collect the 70%. A buy out would need to be at 30% of his total salary remaining in order to make sense for them. I doubt David would agree to that, and it doesn’t really impact the Mets either way. They’re losing approximately 6 million per year out of pocket based on his contract.
Hope that helps.
Insurance company will make the call on whether he can play or not before they pay out 47 million and I am certain the companies view on ability to play is different from what the team expects. Bend over, catch the ball and throw it 90 feet should satisfy them he can still play. Quickness of motion, range of motion and velocity and accuracy of throw don’t mater to them
Go take a look at the insurance claim the Mets made on him prior to signing him to that extension. Are you a Mets fan? Do your homework before talking about something you obviously have zero clue about
Doesn’t he HAVE to continue to try to rehab and come back in order to be able to collect anything, even from insurance?
Not me that has to do the homework. If he walks away he gets zilch zero nada. If it is determined he cant play the mets get recovery.
At this point it’s unlikely he “has” to continue to try to rehab and come back. The spinal stenosis diagnosis along is likely enough for a doctor to declare him medically unable to continue. With everything Wright has been through there is zero chance he’d get an argument from medical staff if he retired due to injury—meaning he’d get paid and the Mets would recoup a good percentage through insurance.
Wright should become the manager of the Mets. for the rest of his contract.
Not sure I agree, but you definitely score points for creativity.
WHo pays the 47M? We are talking about the Wilpons here. The most screwed up greedy people alive. David is not to far off from them.
He needs to be medically diagnosed by a doctor that it is in fact a career ending injury. if that happens mets will recoup 70 percent of what he was supposed to make. Also if he misses ex amount of games their is also a clause in the contract where the Mets get reimbursed ex amount of dollars for that year of his average annual salary.
Correct he cant just walk away
Exactly, I only stated I think it would be fair on both sides if they came to a buyout. If the man really thinks he can still play I give him credit but it’s been derailing injuries and setbacks ever since the stenosis. I think if the Mets came to him and said I’ll give you 25 million and you can have a job in the both, be a coach, or in my eyes he might very well be the future manager of this team. Send him to Vegas for a year in triple A then call him to the show as the manager. I think he would make a great manager but again that’s just my opinion. I think it’s just to hard for him to walk away or come to the realization that he can no longer really play the game as a major league ball player.
Why would he take even a dollar less than he’s owed? Wright gets every dollar on his contract regardless of whether he plays again. His medical history is clear enough that he can retire medically whenever he wants to hang it up.
He’s not just “walking away”. He hasn’t played a full season since 2014. Continued attempts to rehab have been met with further aggravation of said injuries. I think it’s safe to say any doctor would diagnose him with an injury for which he is not able to come back from.
After all of the drama, with money in the bank do you think he would be crazy to want to work for a disfunctional organization owned by the CHEAP WILPONS????
Hey crown. If he offers to settle w the Mets, will you make up the difference to his family?
The Mets have traded a good part of the team when they were winning. Mets need to trade all the bum pitchers that they have. If a pitcher throws 4 balls with no strikes, then throws another ball…..they belong in AAA not MLB….josie
Wright should just call it a career. His body is breaking down and he’s 34. Even if he does come back, he’ll never play over 120-130 games again
47M what part of that dont you understand?
120-130???? Hahaha
Try 20-30
Right Lol
Not sure what the details were with Prince Fielder and his medical buyout but the Mets need to do something similar with Wright.
The rangers are still paying all of Fielders Salary
No they’re not. They have an insurance policy that is paying most of his salary, just like the Mets have on Wright if he’s unable to continue playing due to injury.
There can be a whole seperate traderumors site dedicated to mets injury news.
There is.
It’s called “MLB DL Report, sponsored by the NY Mets”
“and underwritten by Aetna.”
Insurance will pay 75% of Wright’s contract if he is deemed unable to return due to injury. The Wilpons will have to pay him the rest. Getting his contract off the books is the key for the Mets.
I was ready to pick up Wright in my fantasy league. Good thing I waited.
The Mets need a new manager, and new medical staff!
Even bigger Issue is getting NEW Owners !
The Hold Organization Stinks and is run like High School program !
Throw your fastball before your slider,32:
New ownership first.
Then one day at a time.
Boycott Citifield
Don’t buy any Mets gear.
Don’t watch SNY.
Tell the cheap Wilpon’s with your wallet that it’s time to sell the team and end the farce.
Of all these injuries the one that concerns me the most is Conforto. Everyone knows that when you dislocate a joint the likelihood of it dislocating again is high. You know he’s going to be thinking about it. And this game is mental. As for Wright I love the guy and let him get his money insurance picks up a big chunk of it and the Wilpons deserve to pay the rest(about 25%). As for Wright playing again I hope so but the Mets NEED to find a replacement for 3rd base( Mike Moustakas). Wright should platoon with D. Smith at 1B. Wright should be able play 1B and it’s less stressful on his body and throwing shoulder. As for D. Smith he has to show he can hit lefties (so far he hasn’t), he’ll have the rest of the season to improve.
There is NO WAY that Moustakas will sign with the amateur Mets. They are run with a minor league wallet in a top city.
There is NO credibility.
Mike Francesca? Is that you?
Wright needs to go to the House and Stop being a distraction to the Team ( Mutts ) !
Take a hike William