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Latest Mets injuries & transactions

June 11, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Mets injury news and transactions.

After injury setback, Senga hurls quality start in 4th rehab outing

June 11, 2026

Kodai Senga, scratched from his previously scheduled rehab appearance with Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday due to right ulnar nerve irritation, was back on the mound Thursday with a performance that should put most concerns about his elbow to bed.

Alvarez activated just 4 weeks after meniscus tear, singles in 1st AB

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June 9, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Mets received a much-needed reinforcement on Tuesday, when Francisco Alvarez was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the series opener against the Cardinals at Citi Field. The catcher was sidelined after tearing the meniscus in his right knee after fouling off a ball on

Senga scratched from rehab start with nerve irritation in right arm

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June 9, 2026

NEW YORK -- Kodai Senga’s return to the Mets was interrupted on Tuesday, when he was scratched from his fourth Minor League rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton with ulnar nerve irritation in his right arm. The right-hander was in the midst of his progression back from lumbar spine inflammation, which

Polanco shut down with ankle soreness, will return to NY for testing

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June 7, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The injury-riddled Mets received more bad news Saturday when first baseman Jorge Polanco had his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse shut down after he experienced left ankle soreness, the club announced. He will return to New York for further evaluation.

'Different mindset' has return already in view for rehabbing Alvarez

June 2, 2026

SEATTLE -- Last week at Citi Field, Francisco Alvarez was in the Mets’ dugout when a reporter remarked on the freakishly fast pace of his recovery from a torn right meniscus. “I’m a normal human,” Alvarez responded, “with a different mindset.”

Polanco (left Achilles) begins likely lengthy rehab assignment 

May 27, 2026

NEW YORK -- Jorge Polanco, whose complicated injury situation has kept him sidelined for the past six weeks, took a major step toward a potential return on Wednesday when he began a Minor League rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton. Polanco made two plate appearances as a designated hitter, finishing 1-for-2

Taylor (hip flexor strain) placed on IL as Minter, Young return to Mets

Morabito, Pintaro optioned to Triple-A amid New York's flurry of roster moves
May 26, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Mets lost one player to the injured list on Tuesday but welcomed two others back from it, sending outfielder Tyrone Taylor to the IL while activating utilityman Jared Young and left-hander A.J. Minter. Taylor, who injured his right hip in Monday’s 7-2 loss to the Reds,

Soto out of lineup for second straight day with illness

May 25, 2026

NEW YORK -- Mets outfielder Juan Soto was out of the lineup for his second consecutive game on Monday because of flu-like symptoms. According to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, Soto developed a fever Sunday night and was too weak to play against the Reds late Monday afternoon. Soto was scratched

Lindor and Alvarez take big steps in injury rehab, resuming baseball activities 

May 25, 2026

NEW YORK -- More than a month after he was put on the 10-day injured list because of a left calf strain, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has started baseball activities. On Monday, he was seen doing fielding drills, running sprints and swinging the bat in the indoor batting cages. It

Soto (illness) scratched from Mets' lineup vs. Marlins

May 24, 2026

MIAMI -- Juan Soto was a late scratch from the Mets lineup on Sunday, with manager Carlos Mendoza saying the slugger came to loanDepot park with a fever. Mendoza said Soto is dealing with the same flu-like symptoms that have been going through the Mets’ clubhouse the past few days.

Senga takes step towards return to Mets, reaches 97 mph in rehab debut

May 22, 2026

Kodai Senga threw 64 pitches over 3 1/3 innings and reached 97 mph on the radar gun for Single-A St. Lucie in his first rehab start Friday. Senga, who has been on the injured list since April 28 with lumbar spine inflammation, allowed two runs on four hits and one

Senga set to begin rehab assignment Friday in St. Lucie

May 21, 2026

WASHINGTON -- Mets pitcher Kodai Senga will begin a Minor League rehab assignment Friday for Single-A St. Lucie, setting into motion a 30-day clock that theoretically should have Senga back to the Mets by mid-June. Although the team does not know how many rehab outings Senga will need, he can

Polanco in strengthening phase, could start rehab assignment next week

May 18, 2026

WASHINGTON -- To date, Jorge Polanco has appeared in just 14 games for the Mets. For the past month, he has been on the injured list due to a bout of left Achilles bursitis. Although team officials don’t have much more clarity on Polanco’s situation than they did when he

'We felt it': Among a plethora of Mets injuries, Holmes' hits clubhouse hardest

May 18, 2026

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Holmes likely out into August; here's how Mets could fill rotation

May 16, 2026

NEW YORK -- Even manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the gloom that settled over the Mets' clubhouse late Friday night, as players learned that Clay Holmes will miss much of the season due to a fractured right fibula. Although Mendoza declined to put a timetable on Holmes’ return, he said the

Holmes sustains fractured fibula on 111.1 mph comebacker

May 16, 2026

NEW YORK -- A Mets team already decimated by injuries endured a nightmare scenario late Friday night, when the club learned that starting pitcher Clay Holmes suffered a fractured right fibula and will “be down for a long time,” according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Holmes was placed on the 15-day

Soto back in lineup at DH day after fouling ball off ankle

May 14, 2026

NEW YORK -- The Mets can ill afford to lose Juan Soto, their best and most expensive hitter, at any juncture of the season. They can afford it even less with nearly half their starting lineup on the injured list. So it came as quite a relief Wednesday when X-rays

Lindor (calf) seeing 'signs of healing,' but still not close to return

May 14, 2026

NEW YORK -- Don’t expect Francisco Lindor back in the Mets’ lineup anytime soon. Although an MRI taken Wednesday on Lindor’s left calf revealed “signs of healing,” according to manager Carlos Mendoza, Lindor still must strengthen his leg in the weight room before beginning a running progression. Only after that

Francisco Alvarez could miss 6-8 weeks with meniscus tear in right knee

May 13, 2026

NEW YORK -- Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez’s history of major injuries has continued into 2026. An MRI taken Wednesday revealed that Alvarez has a torn meniscus in his right knee, requiring surgery to fix. He landed on the injured list and is likely to miss six to eight weeks. It’s

MRI reveals Alvarez has meniscus tear in right knee

May 13, 2026

NEW YORK -- Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, who has battled a string of physical ailments throughout his young career, departed Tuesday’s 10-2 win over the Tigers in the sixth inning with a right knee injury. He was diagnosed with a meniscus tear after undergoing an MRI on Wednesday. Batting with

Mets remain in holding pattern with ailing Lindor, Robert, Polanco

May 12, 2026

NEW YORK -- A.J. Ewing’s presence on Tuesday added one potentially premium bat to the Mets’ lineup. Which is important, because three missing veterans could remain out for some time. Here’s the latest on Francisco Lindor, Luis Robert Jr. and Jorge Polanco. Lindor Injury: Left calf strain Lindor is due

Minter pauses comeback after experiencing left hip discomfort post-rehab outing

May 6, 2026

DENVER -- Reliever A.J. Minter’s rehabilitation from a 13-month-old lat tear, which had been scheduled to end in a matter of days, is now set to continue indefinitely. Minter reported a bout of left hip discomfort following his most recent Minor League outing on May 3, prompting the Mets to

Mauricio likely out 6-8 weeks after fracturing left thumb

May 3, 2026

ANAHEIM -- Already facing the prospect of an extended absence for starting shortstop Francisco Lindor, the Mets on Saturday lost his backup, Ronny Mauricio, to a fractured left thumb. They placed him on the injured list before Sunday’s series finale against the Angels, calling up infielder Vidal Bruján from Triple-A

Mets lose Robert Jr. (lumbar spine disc herniation) to IL 

April 30, 2026

NEW YORK -- Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is headed to the 10-day injured list with lumbar spine disc herniation. Robert underwent testing on his back on Wednesday, five days after first complaining of discomfort in the area. Robert received an injection Thursday and will be down seven to 10