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One-game rest appears to serve Wright well
- Updated: May 18, 2016
NEW YORK — David Wright will never know if resting Tuesday when he wanted to play ultimately saved him from further damage to his back. All Wright and the Mets know is that he felt well enough Wednesday to return to the starting lineup after only a one-day absence.
With Wright back at third base, manager Terry Collins rejected the notion that he and the captain squabbled over his late scratch one day earlier against the Nationals.
• Back issues keep Wright, Duda out of action
“My relationship with David Wright is the best I’ve ever had with any player,” Collins said. “So believe me, no problems. … There was no argument. There was no tiff. My star player wanted to play, and he was hurting. The discussion was, ‘I know you want to play. I know the situation — big …
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