Keith Hernandez Out, Todd Zeile Steps In

0:00On April 1st, Keith Hernandez, the Met's broadcasting legend on SNY, is sidelined to start the 2026 season with a slip disc in his back, causing major pain. He's missing the next five games on the team's road trip, including the Cardinal Series finale, and the full four games set against the Giants. Todd Zeal flew into St. Louis Wednesday afternoon to step in for color commentary alongside Gary Cohen at Bush Stadium, that covers the finale there and keeps things smooth through Oracle Park starting Thursday. Fans know Hernandez turned 72 this year, with his number 17 retired by the Met's back in 2022. He just inked a three-year deal to call games on SNY in picks 11, but this hits hard given his fan-favorite status. He's battle-back problems for years, including surgery in 2019 for a ruptured disc and ongoing stenosis in his lower back. Now he's focusing on treatment to give back in the booth. Here it is, he'll prioritize recovery during this stretch, but Met's broadcast stays

1:00strong with Zeal holding it down, keeping that energy alive for the long haul. That wraps New York Met's news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.