Juan Soto knows he’s not the only special player on the New York Mets, and he recently emphasized that his focus is more on team success than personal milestones. Unfortunately for the team, it was recently confirmed that one of his teammates will be sidelined for about two months due to injury.
What had been previously reported as a leg fracture for José Siri has now been updated with worse news: President of Baseball Operations David Stearns confirmed that the outfielder is expected to miss 8 to 10 weeks as he begins a long recovery process.
While Siri may not be a superstar like Soto, he was gradually contributing more to the Mets since the 2024 season and was battling for a permanent spot in the field—something that’s never easy at this level.
How much are the Mets losing without Siri?
Statistically, Siri’s absence may not seem devastating—he had just 1 hit and 5 runs in 10 games this season with a .050 batting average. So while he wasn’t a major asset offensively so far, there was hope he could settle in and bring more value as the season progressed.
Last season, Siri gave the Mets 448 plate appearances—his career-high—and posted 50 runs, 75 hits, and 18 home runs. His .187 batting average was low, but the team still relied on him during the regular season, even if he was kept out of the postseason lineup.
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Who’s replacing Siri?
Tyrone Taylor has stepped in to cover Siri’s outfield role and has done a solid job so far. He’s helping fill the void in a demanding position alongside Juan Soto, who continues to contribute on both offense and defense.