Latest Mets injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Mets injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Dedniel NšČ?ez
Injury: Strained right flexor tendon
Expected return: Opening Day or shortly thereafter
Status: NšČ?ez spent the winter rehabbing and is in a slow spring progression. While Mets officials are hopeful he'll be ready for Opening Day, he's questionable to reach that goal. (updated Feb. 26)
LHP Sean Manaea
Injury: Strained right oblique
Expected return: Mid- to late April
Status: Manaea was shut down from throwing in late February and will miss Opening Day. He'll need a full Spring Training ramp-up once he recovers, putting him on track for April. (updated Feb. 26) More >
INF Nick Madrigal
Injury: Fractured left shoulder
IL date: Feb. 24 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Madrigal dislocated and fractured his shoulder during a Feb. 23 Grapefruit League game. He's going to be "out for a long time," according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Even once Madrigal recovers, he'll need to earn a big league job. (updated Feb. 26) More >
RHP Frankie Montas
Injury: High-grade right lat strain
Expected return: Late May or June
Status: Upon straining his lat in mid-February, Montas entered a period of six to eight weeks without throwing. He will need a full, Spring Training-style buildup once he's recovered, taking him into May or potentially June. (updated Feb. 17) More >
RHP Drew Smith
Injury: Recovery from Tommy John surgery with internal brace
IL date: Feb. 13 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Smith injured his elbow in June 2024 and underwent surgery the following month. He 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)
LHP A.J. Minter
Injury: Labrum tear in left hip
Expected return: Possibly Opening Day
Status: Underwent surgery in August, hopeful to be ready for Opening Day (updated Feb. 11)
INF Ronny Mauricio
Injury: Torn ACL in right knee
Expected return: Early 2025
Status: Underwent a second arthroscopic surgery on Aug. 2 to remove scar tissue; currently performing baseball activities but won't appear in games until mid-March (updated Feb. 11)
RHP Christian Scott
Injury: Sprained UCL in right elbow
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent a hybrid Tommy John surgery in September 2024, will likely miss all of 2025 (updated Feb. 4)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Feb. 24
? OF Alexander Canario: Acquired from Cubs for cash
? INF Nick Madrigal: Placed on 60-day injured list