New York Mets David Wright: No Longer a Top-10 3B

David Wright has been riddled with injuries over the last two seasons. Can he shake it off and return to form and be a top-10 third baseman in 2016?

The New York Mets surprised everyone and dominated the second half of the 2015 season on their way to the World Series. They were able to do it without the presence of one of their star players, third baseman David Wright. With injuries shortening his season again, what will his 2016 season look like? 

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David Wright’s 2015 season was disappointing to say the least. He played in just 38 games, the fewest of his career. On April 15, he suffered a strained right hamstring and was placed on the 15-day DL. He was later diagnosed with  spinal stenosis and was projected to be out until the end of the season. He returned on August 24, missing 115 games. He finished with five home runs, 17 RBI and a .289 average.

He dealt with injuries the previous season, but not as severe as this past season. He played in just seven games in September after dealing with a recurring shoulder injury. He finished with a then-career low eight home runs, 63 RBI and .269 average.

Because of how short his 2015 season was, I will be looking at his 2014 season for his advanced statistics. He had a 0.37 BB/K rate and 36.8 fly ball rate, the lowest since his rookie season. His .324 OBP and 5.1 HR/FB rate were the worst of his career. He is still a patient hitter at the plate, career 23.3 0-swing percentage, but his contact percentage has dropped over the past four seasons.

David Wright’s best years are clearly behind him, hitting at least 21 home runs in two of the past six seasons. And with the injuries adding up, it will be hard to draft him within the first 10 rounds. He had a 123.9 ADP in ESPN leagues last season. This year, he ranks as a 14th-round pick. With how deep third base is and the list of concerns, his ADP could drop even more.

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David Wright was a mainstay among fantasy owners for years. However, the 33-year-old may be in the final years of his fantasy relevance. Even playing time may not be guaranteed for Wright. Wilmer Flores is listed behind him on the depth chart, 16 HR/59 RBI/.263 in 137 games last season. If Wright is injured again, he may not have a starting job when he comes back. He is clearly a risk-reward type player and should not be drafted as your starting or even your only third baseman.

Projections: 62 runs, 12 home runs, 54 RBI, .274 average

Draft: Round 14