The New York Mets announced that David Wright underwent a laminotomy procedure on his lower back today in Los Angeles.
Laminotomy is the removal of a small portion of the lamina and ligaments, usually on one side.
Wright, 34, had rotator cuff surgery on his right arm last month and never played in the major leagues during the 2017 season.
He appeared in three games for Single-A St. Lucie in August but shut down his rehab after experiencing pain in his shoulder.
Regardless of the situation with Wright going forward, the Mets need not make the same mistake they have made the last couple seasons. If he is able to mount a comeback, great but they need to go into 2018 with a legitimate starting option at the hot corner.
Wright is a career .296/.376/.491 hitter and has a 49.9 career WAR. The captain also holds countless team records.
Statement by David Wright today on the surgery, “Through this entire rehab process, I have been driven to get back on the field as quickly as I can that’s why I had the shoulder surgery and that’s why today I underwent back surgery to reduce the risk of further issues going forward. With these two surgeries behind me, I hope to be able to put on a Mets uniform as soon as possible. My desire to play is as strong as ever.”
