Overview
- Luis Robert Jr., whose MRI confirmed a herniated disc in his lower back, was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday and is retroactive to April 27, making him eligible to return as soon as May 6 depending on his response to treatment.
- The Mets designated reliever Carl Edwards Jr. for assignment and recalled right-hander Austin Warren and corner infielder Eric Wagaman from Triple-A Syracuse to cover the roster gaps.
- Robert had been managed day-to-day after reporting lower-back tightness Sunday, then missed three straight games and was sent for imaging when treatment did not help, according to manager Carlos Mendoza.
- New York entered Thursday at 10-20 with starters Francisco Lindor, Jorge Polanco and pitcher Kodai Senga already out, and center field time now likely shifting to Tyrone Taylor and rookie Carson Benge.
- Acquired from the White Sox in the offseason, the 28-year-old has a history of injuries that have limited his availability, raising fresh concerns after a hot start faded to a .224 average with two home runs in 24 games.