Mets third baseman Todd Frazier has been diagnosed with a strained left oblique muscle following an MRI and is headed back to New York to receive a cortisone shot, tweets MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. While DiComo cites a Mets official who doesn’t believe the issue is severe, there’s no timetable for a return at present.
Given that oblique strains often keep players on the shelf for a month or more, Frazier’s injury could put his readiness for Opening Day in jeopardy. Paired with a knee issue for offseason signee Jed Lowrie, the Frazier injury tests the Mets’ infield depth before the first week of spring games has even come to a close. New York also acquired J.D. Davis from the Astros this winter and is currently planning to deploy Jeff McNeil in the outfield, so the team has options if Frazier and/or Lowrie does indeed need to sit out long enough to miss some time early in the season.
It’s a tough start to the season for the 33-year-old Frazier, who’ll be looking to rebound at the plate after posting a meager .213/.303/.390 slash with 18 homers and 18 doubles in 472 plate appearances last season. Frazier still turned in solid defensive marks last season (+2 Defensive Runs Saved and Ultimate Zone Rating alike), and his walk rate topped 10 percent for the second consecutive season after never having done so in his first six seasons. He’s owed $9MM in 2019 in the second season of a two-year, $17MM deal with the Mets.
Mets are off to a fast start on injuries this season.
Sounds like a Mets season already
Good thing we have insane infield depth this year. Just moves Alonso to 1B and Jeff McNeil to 3B in all likelihood
Or Dom Smith at 1b, jd davis at 3b
I like JD Davis at 3B but I’m not a believer in Dominic Smith.
Cespedis, Lowrie, Frazier…. Its not even March.
But the Mets May for another year of control over Alonso. At least for a few weeks.
I knew it was only a matter of time for Todd, but already??? Geez
Father Time vs Father Todd
The Mets may be a better team with him out of the lineup.
Who plays third?
Probably Jed Lowrie?
He’s hurt. Knee capsule issue…….could miss 2 months
McNeil is probably the best candidate……don’t you think?
Wouldn’t sleep on Davis.
AAAA
No, Who plays first.
Yeah, Who is on First. What is on second. I Don’t Know is on Third.
Agreed
Nice guy but hes done
annnnnd the Mets downfall begins..
“And so it begins”
No, so it ends.
Because of Frazier and Lowrie? haha ooookay!
Lowrie was considered a touted add. Who’s left?
Would you say the Mets spring is looking ‘blique?
They’re better off without Frazier.
sounds about mets
Guess they don’t do cortisone shots in Florida….
Reality diagnosed Frazier with ineptitude a couple years ago. This isn’t a setback.
They did a brain scan on Frazier, but they didn’t find anything.
Must’ve taken a while, he has a cranium surplus.
Hey Corn-you are making mumbling Metsie fans really sad. They are diehard loyalists until mid May when they become closet Metsies and then by June
already wearing gang green gear.
Come on little Metsies-speak up.
Cortisone isn’t available in Florida?
Exactly. Why don’t the Mets have a team doctor in Florida?
Bc they’re they Mets
they don’t need it, tebow is in camp (just have white jesus say a few words, should be good as new)
Peter Alonso!!
Pete!!
In all seriousness it’s too bad for Frazier because these injuries can drag on but from a fans perspective I mean, the guy hit .213 last year. If they could have traded him they would have. I just can’t see where McNeil or Davis don’t hit .213. Am I missing something?
Apparently being a “good guy” is more important than actual production, sadly this is all over the place in MLB.
.213 is a pretty crappy average, but it’s also not a number that paints a complete picture. Amed Rosario batted .256, but still had a lower OBP and less power. McNeil, compared to Frazier, would have a higher average, but a lot less power and, most likely, worse defense. JD Davis might or might not have a slightly higher average and similar power, but his defense might be worse, and his baserunning would be worse (Frazier tied for 2nd on the team in steals, with 9! Which is kind of mind-blowing. But he’s a decent baserunner- probably worse than McNeil, but much better than Davis projects to be.).
Yes you are missing something noxious.
You are supporting a LOSING franchise. Don’t compare Fraizier to other players. Compare his stats and cost to the roster that has ZERO depth.
Mets fans want Alonso, secretly know that the answer is increased playing time for Dominic Smith, TJ Rivera and Luis Guillorme.
The Mets should give Todd Frazier a seven year extension for $70 million. Makes sense for a .240 hitter with power and good defense.
If you think Frazier’s value is equal to that of Hicks’ value maybe you need not to share your insight
I wish he hit .240 last year
This will likely help the Mets
Petey Time.
Do the Mets try to hurt their players or something? Lol I mean why do they just drop like flies.
2 non-serious injuries at a deep position. Meanwhile, how confident are you in Soroka’s health?
Mets are consistently injured, and Atlanta’s SP depth is greater then NYM’s INF depth. dont see your point.
Oh G. You have a serious injury that needs medical attention. The Mets are not worthy of fan support. How many ways do baseball fans have to explain the foolishness of standing up for a
Franchise with owners who’s sole goal is to laugh at the fans all the way to the bank?
What other proof do you need?
Hint-if you are still in denial you need serious meds/
It’s going to come out that there is some sort of fraud between owners/players/ doctors in the organization
His injury comes at a good time honestly. He should be benched cause he’s terrible and they have better options.
The Cespedes Garden Gnome curse lives on.
I’m thinking this might be a good thing for the mets?
If this is what you are thinking, then perhaps you should consider a brain transplant.
It begins.
it began years ago and hasnt ceased since
It’s great news for Jd Davis,Alonso and McNeil lol
It’s great news for everyone but the insurance carriers that are going down.
The Wilpon’s adore news like this; as they can collect AND not reinvest.
Here’s the truth. Metsies continue their tradition of screw the fans first. Anyone who pulls down their pants first deserves it.
What do you think Metsie fans?
Looks like JD Davis is going to get a good onlooker this upcoming season.
It’s the Mets uniform curse. It comes with an injury in it. Frazier & Lowrie were never injured until they put Mets uni on. Many others too. Hoping TJ Rivera gets a shot especially if JD Davis doesn’t make it. (WILMA!)
trade Frazier for bull pen piece