David Wright's injury woes are back, as the New York Mets third baseman is dealing with a back injury that will force him to miss at least one game.
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Wright Scratched after Back "Flared Up"
Tuesday, May 17
Newsday's Marc Carig relayed the update.
Wright got off to a solid start in 2015, but after eight games, he was shut down with a hamstring injury. He was later diagnosed with spinal stenosis after experiencing back pain, further delaying his return to the lineup.
After returning on Aug. 24, Wright did put together a strong finish. The 32-year-old hit .289/.379/.434 in helping lead the Mets to their first division title and playoff appearance since 2006.
However, the long-term effects of spinal stenosis have the Mets being cautious with Wright. General manager Sandy Alderson told the New York Post's Steve Serby (h/t New Jersey Advance Media's Maria Guardado) in February the team was hopeful Wright could play in 130 games this season, automatically assuming he would need 32 games off.
Losing Wright does leave a significant void in the middle of New York's lineup. The Mets are equipped to handle his absence with Yoenis Cespedes, Curtis Granderson, Michael Conforto and Neil Walker at the top of the order.
Starting pitching is the overwhelming strength for the Mets, so they don't need to score a lot of runs to win games. Wright is a proven difference-maker in the heart of the order, but his inability to stay healthy means New York will have to find different ways to generate offense.
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