According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, the New York Mets are now eying Monday for David Wright to be activated from the disabled list. That’s when the team heads to Philadelphia for a four-game series with the Phillies.
After having two days off, the team’s captain will resume his rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie on Tuesday night at Tradition Field.
Wright is 4-for-14 with two walks and three strikeouts through four rehab games with St. Lucie, playing one game at DH and three three at third base where he’s committed two errors.
Additionally, Rubin says that Wright is not expected to be transferred to any other affiliate and will remain in Florida until he is ready to rejoin the team.
Once Wright is activated from the 60-day disabled list, the Mets will have to make room for him on the 40-man roster as well as the active roster.
It will be interesting to see how much playing time Wright will get upon his return, I’m thinking he won’t play more than four games a week initially.
August 17
David Wright’s slow but steady journey back to the Mets continues this week, as he plans to soon play complete back-to-back rehab games with St. Lucie.
The 32 year-old third baseman began his rehab assignment a week ago, and has played in four games since. He has four singles and two walks in 16 plate appearances. On Friday, he played a full game at third base, and then played seven innings on Saturday.
“It felt good to dive, seeing some pitches, having some good at-bats, having some terrible at-bats,” Wright told MLB.com, “But that’s the way it goes. I can’t beat myself up too much because it’s been four months since I’ve had an at-bat [in the Majors].”
Wright also noted that it’s been pretty slow going, as one would expect: “The way I’m trying to think about it is … in your mind, you’re thinking you should be in mid-season, you should be reacting well, but, in reality, for me, this almost like Day 3 of Spring Training… I can’t get too frustrated with the results right now. It’s more how I’m feeling body-wise, and that’s a good thing. I’m feeling decently comfortable at the plate.”
Wright has been out since April 14 first with a hamstring problem, and now with spinal stenosis. He’s only been able to play eight games for the Mets this season, in which he’s hit .333/.371/.424 with a home run and two stolen bases.
Wright could re-join the team late next week, perhaps for the start of a three-game series at home versus the Red Sox.
