Mets' Robert Junior MRI Results Pending

0:00It's April 29th. You're listening to New York Mets News today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. Mets Centerfielder Louis Robert Jr. sat out his third straight game Wednesday against the Nationals, dealing with lower back tightness and the team sent him for an MRI to check the damage. This comes as New York sits at 10 wins and 19 losses, already digging out of an early season hole. Robert, who they grabbed from the Chicago White Sox back in January, started hot but has gone cold lately. Hitting just 5 for 38 over his. Last 10 games. Overall, the 28-year-old is batting 224 with two homers and a 656 OPS this year. Manager Carlos Mendoza Soundacausius, saying they are waiting on the MRI results to decide if Robert hits the injured list or stays day-to-day. With his history of hip and hamstring issues limiting him the past couple seasons, everyone is on edge about keeping him on the field. Meanwhile, injuries keep stacking up for the Mets. Juan Soto was serving as designated hitter for the seventh game in a row due to forearm

1:03trouble. Francisco Lendor is in a boot with a calf strain until mid-May. Jorge Palanco is on the 10-day list for our wrist bruise plus heel brositis and Kodi. Sengage is one on the 15-day injured list with back inflammation. Tyrone Taylor stepped in center Wednesday and while AJ. Mentor Nears a return from Lat Surgery with rehab starts this weekend. The Mets hope this MRI brings good news so Robert can bounce back quick and help turn their season around.