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Latest Mets injuries & transactions

May 21, 2026

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

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

Will Senga ever return to heights of rookie season?

April 30, 2026

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Back tightness could send Robert Jr. to IL, pending MRI results

April 29, 2026

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

April 28, 2026

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

April 28, 2026

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

Shortstop hits IL for just 3rd time in his career; Mauricio called up from Triple-A Syracuse
April 23, 2026

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

April 23, 2026

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

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April 18, 2026

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

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April 17, 2026

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

April 17, 2026

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

Mets targeting next homestand for outfielder's return
April 15, 2026

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

April 15, 2026

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