Latest Mets injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Mets injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
C Luis Torrens
Injury: Right forearm contusion
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Bruised his forearm in an April 4 game against the Blue Jays, appeared off the bench the next day but hasn't played since. An MRI and X-ray taken on April 9 came back negative. (updated April 9)
RHP Paul Blackburn
Injury: Right knee inflammation
IL date: March 27 (15-day IL, retro to March 24)
Expected return: Mid- to late April
Status: Began a throwing progression on March 31, followed by bullpen sessions on April 5 and 8. Is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session April 11 in Brooklyn. (updated April 9)
C Francisco Alvarez
Injury: Fractured left hamate bone
IL date: March 27 (10-day IL, retro to March 24)
Expected return: Mid- to late April
Status: Fractured his hamate on March 8, underwent surgery two days later and has been making rapid progress since that time. Had stitches removed on March 24, began performing catching drills five days later and is set to begin a rehab assignment on April 9. (updated April 8) More >>
2B Jeff McNeil
Injury: Right oblique strain
IL date: March 27 (10-day IL, retro to March 24)
Expected return: Mid- to late April
Status: Traveled to Florida on April 8 in advance of a rehab assignment, which he expected to begin at the end of that week. (updated April 8) More >>
LHP Sean Manaea
Injury: Strained right oblique
IL date: March 29 (15-day IL, retro to March 24)
Expected return: Late May at the earliest
Status: Shut down after feeling discomfort in the oblique as he started to ramp up his throwing; an MRI revealed inflammation. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection on March 31 and had yet to resume throwing as of the latest update. (updated April 8) More >>
RHP Frankie Montas
Injury: High-grade right lat strain
IL date: March 27 (15-day IL, retro to March 24)
Expected return: Late May or June
Status: Upon straining his lat in mid-February, entered a period of six to eight weeks without throwing, which is still ongoing, though a follow-up MRI in late March showed good progress. Will need a full Spring Training-style buildup once he's recovered. (updated March 27) More >>
INF Ronny Mauricio
Injury: Torn ACL in right knee
IL date: March 27 (10-day IL, retro to March 24)
Expected return: Early 2025
Status: Underwent arthroscopic surgery on Aug. 2 to remove scar tissue resulting from his original operation. Didn't appear in spring games or break camp with an affiliate, but should return to Minor League action by mid-April. (updated March 27)
INF Nick Madrigal
Injury: Fractured left shoulder
IL date: Feb. 24 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Dislocated and fractured his shoulder during a Feb. 23 Grapefruit League game and subsequently underwent season-ending surgery. Under team control through 2026, should the Mets decide to tender him a contract. (updated March 12) More >>
RHP Christian Scott
Injury: Sprained UCL in right elbow
IL date: March 27 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent a hybrid Tommy John surgery in September 2024 and will almost certainly miss all of 2025. Began throwing for the first time again on March 11. (updated March 12)
RHP Drew Smith
Injury: Recovery from Tommy John surgery with internal brace
IL date: Feb. 13 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Injured his elbow in June 2024 and underwent surgery the following month. Subsequently signed a one-year deal with a 2026 team option to return to the Mets, who will oversee his rehab in hopes of having him back in their bullpen next year. (updated Feb. 15)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
April 2
? 1B Jon Singleton signed to Minor League contract, assigned to Triple-A Syracuse
? INF Niko Goodrum signed to Minor League contract, assigned to Triple-A Syracuse