“Our thoughts and prayers continuously remain with Ron for a full recovery and we look forward to seeing him back in the broadcast booth soon.”

Statement from SNY sent earlier Saturday night

SNY broadcasting analyst Ron Darling, announced this evening that he will be taking a temporary medical leave following tonight’s Mets game. Doctors have been monitoring Darling over the last few months and tests revealed a mass on his chest. Darling is now scheduled for a medical procedure next week. The doctors have told him that if there are no complications he should be back in the booth alongside Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez next month.

“My health is the top priority right now for my family and I,” said Darling. “I’m looking forward to being back in the booth with our crew and my friends Gary and Keith as soon as I can.”

SNY studio analyst and former New York Met Todd Zeile will fill in for Darling during his medical leave.