August 17, 2024; New York Metropolis, NY, USA; New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) watches throughout a sport in opposition to the Miami Marlins at Citi Discipline. Necessary Credit score: Lucas Boland-Imagn Pictures The New York Mets formally positioned second baseman Jeff McNeil on the injured listing with a damaged proper wrist and recalled outfielder DJ Stewart from Triple-A Syracuse College.
McNeil, 32, was injured within the fifth inning of Friday night time’s 6-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds. McNeil ready to bunt, and as he pulled his bat again, a curve ball from Brandon Williamson hit him.
He remained within the sport after being checked out by the coaches and even had a double play within the high of the sixth inning, however was pulled to pinch-hitter within the backside half of the inning with a swollen wrist.
An MRI on Saturday morning confirmed the fracture. He’s anticipated to overlook the rest of the season except New York makes a deep playoff push.
This season, McNeil is batting .238 with 57 runs, 12 house runs and 44 RBIs in 129 video games. In 55 video games since July 1, he is hitting .271 with eight house runs and 25 RBIs.
The 30-year-old Stewart performed 72 video games for the Mets this season, batting .175 with 5 house runs and 19 RBIs. In seven seasons with the Baltimore Orioles (2018-22) and Mets, Stewart performed 325 profession video games, batting .212 with 42 house runs and 118 RBIs.
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