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Mets’ Wright out extended period, source says
- Updated: June 3, 2016
9:53 PM ET
NEW YORK — Mets third baseman David Wright is headed to the disabled list with a herniated disk in his neck and is expected to have a prolonged absence, a source said.
Wright tried oral anti-inflammatory medication and then received an injection in his neck in the past week, but neither sufficiently alleviated the symptoms in order for him to return to the field.
Manager Terry Collins said of David Wright (above) on Tuesday: “There’s a lot of guys in this room that would not do what he does every day just to get ready to go play a baseball game. He’s still special. He’s still a great player.” Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports
The Mets have not yet stated whether Wright will require surgery. But manager Terry Collins recently indicated that the herniated disk issue is similar to one that reliever Bobby …
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