Mets center fielder Jose Siri has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left tibia, with his return estimated to be around three weeks by manager Carlos Mendoza. The team has promoted José Azócar to take his spot and made roster adjustments ahead of their upcoming series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Tyrone Taylor will fill in for Siri in center field, with support from outfielders like Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte. Infielders Jeff McNeil and Luisangel Acuña are also being considered as potential center field options if needed, with McNeil currently rehabbing from an oblique strain and preparing for possible outfield play.
The Mets are managing injuries to starting pitchers as well, with Paul Blackburn, Sean Manaea, and Frankie Montas progressing in their respective recovery processes. Blackburn is a few weeks away from returning, while Manaea and Montas are gradually increasing their throwing distances in their recovery routines.