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Tyrone Taylor Exits With Right Hip Pain, Intensifying Mets' Outfield Shortage

Taylor's right-hip injury could force the Mets to rely on rookie outfielders or trigger a minor-league recall if he lands on the injured list.

Apr 17, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Mets left fielder Tyrone Taylor (28) reacts after striking out against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Tyrone Taylor pulled up lame on a ground ball and was removed from Monday's game after the Mets announced he was dealing with right hip pain.
  • MJ Melendez replaced Taylor in the seventh inning as the team completed the game while trainers evaluated the injury.
  • The club is expected to turn to rookies Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing and Nick Morabito for more plate appearances and outfield innings if Taylor misses time.
  • Taylor has struggled at the plate this season, entering the day with a .186/.210/.320 line, a 48 wRC+ and -0.6 fWAR, which factors into how the Mets may handle his absence.
  • The loss worsens an existing availability problem for New York, which was already managing Juan Soto's short-term illness and Luis Robert Jr.'s longer recovery from a herniated disc.