New York Mets Infielder Nick Madrigal Suffers Shoulder Injury in Spring Training Game #1

New York Mets infielder Nick Madrigal sustained a dislocated left shoulder during the first inning of a split-squad game against the Washington Nationals on Sunday, February 24. The injury occurred as Madrigal, playing shortstop, charged a slow roller hit by Luis Garcia Jr. and attempted a cross-body throw to first base. The play resulted in an infield single for Garcia, allowing a run to score, while Madrigal fell to the ground in visible discomfort.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza addressed the media following the incident, stating that Madrigal will undergo an MRI to assess the severity of https://www.storenymets.com/collections//products/mens-11-nick-madrigal-new-york-mets-gray-replica-road-jersey the injury. "We have to wait and see what we're dealing with here before we can provide further details," Mendoza said. The team is expected to provide an update on Madrigal's condition following the examination.

Madrigal, 27, signed a one-year, $1.35 million contract with the Mets during the offseason and was competing for a backup infield role. A five-year MLB veteran, he has previously played for the Chicago White Sox (2020-21) and Chicago Cubs (2022-24), posting a career .274 batting average with four home runs and 77 RBIs in 285 games. However, his performance declined last season, as he batted just .221 with 10 RBIs in 86 at-bats over 51 games for the Cubs.

The Mets will now await the results of Madrigal's MRI to https://www.storenymets.com/collections//products/mens-11-nick-madrigal-new-york-mets-royal-replica-alternate-road-jersey determine the next steps for the infielder as they continue their preparations for the upcoming season. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.