Latest Mets injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Mets injury news and transactions.
Senga set to begin rehab assignment Friday in St. Lucie
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
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
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Holmes likely out into August; here's how Mets could fill rotation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Will Senga ever return to heights of rookie season?
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Back tightness could send Robert Jr. to IL, pending MRI results
NEW YORK -- Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. could be headed to the injured list pending the results of an MRI on his tight lower back. Robert underwent testing on his back on Wednesday, five days after first complaining of discomfort in the area. The Mets were awaiting those results
Tight forearm limiting Soto to DH duties for now; Robert (back) day to day
NEW YORK -- As if things aren’t going poorly enough for the Mets, they are operating with their best player at less than 100%. Juan Soto is dealing with left forearm tightness, which is why he has yet to appear in the outfield since returning from the injured list last
Senga placed on injured list with lumbar spine inflammation
NEW YORK -- Seeking answers on struggling right-hander Kodai Senga, the Mets finally found one -- just not one that gives them any sort of clarity for the months ahead. Following his third consecutive poor start, Senga landed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to what the team called
Lindor expected to miss significant time with calf strain
NEW YORK -- A day after welcoming Juan Soto back to their lineup, the Mets officially said a temporary goodbye to Francisco Lindor. Lindor landed on the 10-day injured list Thursday after straining his left calf running the bases in the previous night's 3-2 win over the Twins that snapped
Lindor to undergo MRI after sustaining calf injury
NEW YORK -- On the night when the Mets took Juan Soto off the injured list, and when the team ended a 12-game losing streak, they may have lost shortstop Francisco Lindor to what was announced as left calf tightness. The injury occurred in the fourth inning of New York's
Mets lose 1B/DH Polanco (right wrist contusion) to IL, recall C Senger
CHICAGO -- Jorge Polanco, who has been dealing with injuries since the beginning of the regular season, was finally placed on the injured list ahead of Saturday’s game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. The designated hitter/infielder had been playing through left Achilles bursitis since March, but after right wrist
Polanco has right wrist issue pop up just as Achilles starts improving
CHICAGO -- In dire need of reinforcements, the Mets’ lineup received more bad news ahead of Friday’s opener against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Designated hitter/first baseman Jorge Polanco, who has been dealing with left Achilles bursitis since the beginning of the regular season, is now dealing with a right
Here’s the latest on Soto and Polanco
The Mets, who have lost eight straight games heading into their series opener against the Cubs on Friday at Wrigley Field, are in dire need of reinforcements for a lineup that has scored 12 runs over those eight games, including just three runs in the past four. There is mixed
Late-night update from Steve Cohen: Soto has begun running progression
LOS ANGELES -- Juan Soto took a significant step forward in his return from a strained right calf on Tuesday, beginning a running progression according to team owner Steve Cohen, who revealed the news on X after the Mets' 2-1 loss to the Dodgers extended their losing streak to seven
Young (torn meniscus) out 6-8 weeks; OF Melendez recalled
LOS ANGELES -- Jared Young's feel-good start to the season hit a major snag this week, when the 30-year-old was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee. The team placed Young on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, calling up outfielder MJ Melendez from Triple-A Syracuse to replace