Mets' Luis Robert Jr. Hits IL with Back Injury

0:00On April 30th, the New York mats just took a tough blow with center-fielder Louis Robert Jr. landing on the 10-day injured list for a lumbar spine, disc herniation. The 28-year-old hasn't played since the opener of a double-header against the Colorado Rockies on April 27th when back-tainess. First sidelined him, an MRI on Wednesday confirmed the issue, making the move retroactive to that date. Earlier this week, manager Carlos Mendoza shared that Robert got an epidural injection and needs 7-10 days of rest with doctors optimistic. For a quick return. This March's Robert's 10th injured list since 2021, after dealing with hip, knee, wrist, hamstring problems, and even blurred, vision. The meds grabbed him from the Chicago White Sox in January, trading for Louis Angel Akuna to boost their defense with his gold glove skills. Mendoza called it frustrating for Robert and the team, especially since he's followed every health protocol. Robert smashed a homer and drove in five runs early, but cooled off hard, hitting just five times in his last 38 ad-bats to sit at two.

1:0524 on the year. He's the second met this week with a lumbar spine issue and the third opening day starter out. The meds, sitting at 10-20 with baseball's worst record, also have shortstop Francisco Lindor with a calf strain, first basement Jorge Palanco. Nursing Achilles and wrist troubles and pitcher Cody Senga on the 15-day list for back inflammation. To fill the gap, they recalled in-fielder Eric Wageman and pitcher Austin Warren from AAA Syracuse designated veteran Carl Edwards Jr. 4. Assignment after solid relief work and claimed infielder Andy Ibanez off waivers from the athletics. The meds keep grinding through these setbacks, hoping Robert bounces back strong to turn their season around. That wraps New York meds news today, brought to you with AI.