Mets' Shortstop Nightmare: Lindor, Mauricio Injured

0:00On May 3rd, the Mets are dealing with a nightmare at shortstop. Francisco Lendor is already sidelined until at least late May, maybe even June, and now, backup Ronnie Mauricio fractured his left thumb during. Saturdays 4-3 lost to the Angels, though put him on the injured list before Sunday's finale. It went down in the 7th inning when Mauricio chopped one to the right side. The Angels first baseman fielded it, but their pitcher was slow covering, turning it into a foot race. Both slid headfirst into the back, and Mauricio's thumb snapped. Manager Carlos Mendoza called it a gut punch, losing your starter and the guy stepping up. Mauricio had been starting almost every day, even batting just 2-19, but he delivered big hits like that. Go ahead, Homer Friday night. Now with both short stops out, Boba's shed looks like the top choice to slide over from his natural spot there. He's an 8-year vet, ready to help however needed, and the Mets could also call up. Triple A guys, like Cristiano Royo, Jackson Cluff, by Dale Brujane, or even recent waver claim,

1:06Eric Wagaman. Injuries keep piling on for the Mets, with Mauricio joining Lendor, Jorge Palanco, Luis Robert Jr., Cody Senga, and more on the shelf. Though shuffle the infield and push forward against the Angels today. This has been New York Mets News Today, powered by AI.