Mets’ David Wright has herniated disk in neck, could land on DL
By Greg Patuto
Could Wright being placed on the disabled list spell disaster for the New York Mets?
Mets’ David Wright has a herniated disk in his neck, according to CBS. So, what does this mean for the Mets’ captain?
Most likely, we are looking at a trip to the DL for Wright. The 33-year old star spent five months on the DL last year due to a strained right hamstring and a condition called spinal stenosis. Wright missed his third straight game on Monday and he will be examined by a specialist on Tuesday.
Wright says, “It’s been slight, but at least there’s been a little bit of relief the past couple of days. I’ve got my fingers crossed that the medication kicks in a little bit.”
“It’s been slight, but at least there’s been a little bit of relief the past couple of days. I’ve got my fingers crossed that the medication kicks in a little bit.”
With Wright possibly landing on the DL, the Mets should have nothing to worry about. Wright is batting .226 with 7 home runs and 14 RBIs. In 137 at-bats, he has struck out 55 times. Wright has committed 4 errors in the field and has shown that his range and arm strength are starting to leave him. With the captain out, Wilmer Flores will likely see most of the time at third base, with Eric Campbell, Ty Kelly and possibly Matt Reynolds getting a shot.
The Mets owe Wright $87 million over the next four years and this hurts the Mets in more ways than one. With that much money owed, this stops the Mets from possibly signing another big name free agent, either at first base or behind the plate. The Mets will also refuse to trade Wright or sit him, even when he struggles, because of his reputation and label of Captain America.
If Wright does go on the DL, the Mets will run out a better option at third base with Wilmer Flores. Flores is coming off his own stint on the DL, but can provide more consistent results at the dish and will show more productive play in the field. So, all in all, this should be looked as an opportunity for the Mets to upgrade, not panic.
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