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Mets Face DH Shortage After Injuries Sideline Winker and Marte

Injuries to Winker’s back, followed by Marte’s knee bruise, have left the Mets turning to Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio plus Syracuse prospects to fill the DH void

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Mets' Jesse Winker is back on the injured list.

Overview

  • Jesse Winker exited Game 1 of the July 10 doubleheader with back tightness and was sent to New York for an MRI that may lead to another injured list stint.
  • Starling Marte was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 8 with a bruised right knee, leaving the Mets without their planned right-handed DH.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza plans to split DH duties between Mark Vientos and Ronny Mauricio through the All-Star break as roster uncertainty persists.
  • Only Jared Young and Francisco Alvarez are position players on the Triple-A Syracuse 40-man roster, making them the top candidates for short-term call-ups.
  • The front office is evaluating external options, including targeting White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr., to bolster the DH spot ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.