Overview
- The Mets placed Mauricio on the 10-day injured list on Sunday, selected Vidal Bruján from Triple-A Syracuse, and designated Eric Wagaman for assignment.
- Mauricio broke his left thumb on a headfirst slide into first base during Saturday’s loss in Anaheim after an out call was overturned to an infield single.
- Manager Carlos Mendoza said a CT scan Monday will clarify the damage and that the club expects a six to eight week absence.
- Mendoza plans a fluid, matchup-based split at shortstop with Bo Bichette and Bruján, with Bichette already starting there Sunday.
- With Francisco Lindor still out with a left calf strain until at least late May or early June, the infield shuffles could push Brett Baty and Mark Vientos into steadier roles at third and first.