Luis Robert's MRI: Mets' Lineup Hanging in Balance

0:00It's April 29th, from first pitch to the final out. This is MLB news today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Metz fans brace yourselves. Luis Robert Jr.'s back injury isn't getting better overnight. Manager Carlos Mendoza shared ahead of today's matchup with the Washington Nationals that the outfielder needs an MRI right away, and a trip to the injured list looks likely. Metz grabbed Robert from the Chicago White Sox in the off-season trade, knowing his injury track record was spotty. Since his big lead debut back in 2020, he's only topped 100 games three times, always sideline by nagging issues. That history hit hard since 2024, with hip and hamstring problems sapping his power from that standout, 2023 All-Star. Season. The Metz played it extra safe in spring training, holding him out until mid-March. Now with Francisco Lindor already sideline long-term by a calf strain, losing Robert would gut their lineup even more.

1:02In 24 games this year, he's hitting 224, with two homers and eight ribbies. If Robert goes down, internal options step up in centerfield. Tyrone Taylor's the platoon guy, batting 209 over 21 games, with two homers. Youngster Carson Benji started their last night, and is on fire lately, going 7 for 16 in his last 5, with a homer and three ribbies. This MRI result could shake up the Metz whole approach. Stay tuned as they fight to stay competitive without their key vats.