Brodie Van Wagenen announced in a press conference Tuesday afternoon that Michael Conforto has a right oblique strain and will be reassessed next week.
Conforto injured himself while making a catch during Monday’s contest against the Marlins. After the game, he received an MRI and was sent back to New York for additional testing.
Conforto slashed a robust .257/.363/.494 in 2019, tallying 33 home runs and 92 RBIs. He also registered a .358 wOBA and .367 xwOBA and accumulated seven OAA in right field.
The Mets outfield depth chart is relatively thin. Should Conforto miss Opening Day, Brandon Nimmo would presumably shift to right field, which would give Jake Marisnick a starting role in center field. Dominic Smith could also fit into the outfield mix. Ryan Cordell, Jarrett Parker, Johneshwy Fargas, and Tim Tebow represent inside-the-organization players who could roam the grass in Conforto’s absence.
Outside the organization, Yasiel Puig still remains unsigned. The Mets haven’t been connected to him all offseason, although that could change now that Conforto is hurt.
