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The New York Mets receive crucial injury updates on key players, including Juan Soto's teammates, as they make a strong start to the MLB season. The New York Mets have had a promising start to the MLB season,
Before Sunday's series finale, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza shared updates on reliever Dedniel Núñez and catcher Luis Torrens.
Prior to Sunday’s afternoon affair with the Toronto Blue Jays, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza provided a few updates on players making their way back from injury, including reliever Dedniel Núñez.
Scherzer exited his first start with Toronto on Saturday after 45 pitches. The team said he the early departure was due to soreness in his right lat, which Scherzer explained was in connection to the thumb.
The baseball world was in mourning on Tuesday after it was reported that former MLB pitcher and New York Met Octavio Dotel had succumbed to injuries suffered in
Peterson appeared to be pitching through an unspecified injury during his start in Sunday's win over the Blue Jays, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. He took a no-decision in the Mets ' 2-1 win after giving up one earned run on three hits and five walks while striking out three.
Manaea was feeling discomfort during a long toss session in his rehab and underwent an MRI. Once he begins throwing again, he’ll need a full spring training buildup. That could take six weeks. Manaea returned to the Mets this offseason on a three-year, $75 million contract.
The Mets have covered the injuries and the innings because their bullpen, particularly their multi-inning options, has been excellent.
The Astros placed Spencer Arrighetti on the injured list after sustaining a broken thumb during batting practice on Monday
Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, who had stints with both the Mets and Yankees during his 15-year career, died during the tragic rooftop collapse at a Dominican Republic nightclub on Tuesday.
Juan Soto hit a go-ahead double in the third inning and Kodai Senga combined with a standout bullpen for New York's second shutout in four days, a 2-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday night that extended the Mets' winning streak to five.