dailyloe.com – New York Mets utility man Jared Young was placed on the injured list Wednesday with a meniscus tear in his left knee. The injury occurred as the Mets’ offense continues to struggle early in the season. Young will undergo surgery for the tear. He is expected to miss approximately six to eight weeks of play.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed the timeline for Young’s recovery. Young had started the season strong with seven hits in twenty at-bats. His absence further depletes a lineup dealing with multiple injuries. Juan Soto is still recovering from a calf strain.
Jorge Polanco is also playing through an existing Achilles injury. Polanco’s foot was bothering him after Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This prompted the Mets to keep him out of Wednesday’s lineup. The Mets lost that series-ending game 8-2 at Dodger Stadium.
With Polanco, Young, and Soto unavailable, the Mets faced right-hander Shohei Ohtani. The team’s offense has been a significant concern during an eight-game losing streak. The loss to the Dodgers extended that skid. The injury news adds to the challenges for Manager Carlos Mendoza.[]
Source: ESPN
