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The Mets will be without Jesse Winker at least a while longer.
Manager Carlos Mendoza stated Friday the DH, on the IL with back irritation, had an epidural and could be sidelined at least another 7-10 days.
Winker performed in just two video games after being out for more than two months with an indirect pressure that the Mets stated was unrelated to the present back damage.
New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker (3) hits a double during the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field, Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Queens, NY. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST
Starling Marte seems to be nearer to a return from his proper knee bruise, with Mendoza saying Friday the 36-year-old is working at full velocity and could possibly be back next week.
Without their lefty-righty DH mixture, Mark Vientos was back in the lineup and went 0-for-4 in an 8-4 loss to the Reds.
“He’s gonna play a big role on this team,’’ Mendoza said before the game. “He’s too good of a hitter.”
The Mets are still ready for the model of Vientos that hit 27 homers a yr in the past to reappear.
“When he’s making good swing decisions, he’s a really good hitter and we need him,” Mendoza stated
With Vientos at DH, Ronny Mauricio bought another begin at third against a lefty.
Ronny Mauricio speaks with Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz after stealing second base in the ninth inning. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
“He impacts the baseball from both sides,’’ Mendoza stated. “He has an skill to drive the ball to all fields and like how he controls the strike zone. We know the chase is gonna be there, but the impression is there, as nicely. We’ll proceed to give him taking part in time.
Max Kranick, out since mid-June, is predicted to have Tommy John surgical procedure, Mendoza stated.
It could be the second time the right-hander will have to bear the process.
“You feel for the guy,’’ Mendoza said. “We saw how important he was the first couple months out of the bullpen. It sucks for him and for us.”
Max Kranick is predicted to bear elbow surgical procedure. JASON SZENES/NY POST
More aid help may come soon, as José Buttó, out due to an sickness, had his rehab project transferred to Triple-A Syracuse.
And Paul Blackburn is set to begin a rehab project with the Florida Complex League Mets.
Francisco Alvarez hit another homer with Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, as he continues to play nicely since being optioned on June 22.
Mendoza stated the group desires the catcher to “continue to do the same thing,” with his bat and protection displaying indicators of enchancment — but not enough to get back to the majors.
“He’s making it arduous on us and that’s what we would like,’’ Mendoza stated.
Kodai Senga gained’t pitch until Monday against the Dodgers, with Mendoza saying they’re planning the next “three or four weeks” and presumably utilizing a sixth starter at some level.
“We’re going to continue to monitor those guys,’’ Mendoza said of his starters. “We’ll play the long game. We know how important they are for the rotation.” … José Siri gained’t be back anytime soon, having already missed three months with a left tibia fracture that’s been sluggish to heal. Mendoza stated there’s no timetable for when the middle fielder may start working again.
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