NY Mets manager Carlos Mendoza provides disappointing injury update on outfielder Jesse Winker

The New York Mets suffered another blow following their game against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Not only did they endure a disappointing loss, but they also received concerning news about Jesse Winker, a key hitter from their opening matchup of the day.

During his at-bat, Winker experienced discomfort at the plate, prompting an early exit from the game. This development has amplified concerns among fans, who remember his recent stint on the injured list.

Mets’ head coach Carlos Mendoza addressed Winker’s condition when questioned about the player’s availability for upcoming games. Mendoza provided a sobering update, emphasizing the steps needed to diagnose the extent of the injury accurately.

“He’s returning to New York for an MRI. He experienced tightness in his back after the first at-bat. Pre-game, he felt fine, but post at-bat, he reported the issue. Unfortunately, it’s possible he’ll be back on the IL,“ Mendoza told the media following the game.

Winker potentially headed back to IL

While the Mets celebrated Winker’s return to the roster, owing to his impressive performance, there is now cause for concern. Mendoza suggested that Winker may be headed back to the Injured List, just recently reactivated after being sidelined for nearly two months. This unexpected turn of events has fans anxiously hoping for a swift recovery and his prompt return to the field.

Winker, who began the season actively contributing to the team, was sidelined in May due to an injury that kept him off the active roster. These developments have left the team and its supporters eagerly awaiting his definitive comeback.

Mendoza reflects on Mets’ performance against Orioles

The Mets faced off against the Orioles in the first of two matchups on Thursday, after inclement weather postponed Wednesday’s game. Ahead of the following contest, Mendoza offered insight into his team’s performance in Baltimore.

“We failed to execute in key situations,” Mendoza remarked to reporters post-game. “We had a runner at second base with nobody out on four occasions and couldn’t advance him. That was the turning point in the game,” he concluded, emphasizing the need for situational hitting improvements.