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Keith Hernandez to Undergo Back Surgery, Aiming for April Return

4/11/2026

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Keith Hernandez, the New York Mets color commentator, announced on April 10 he will undergo back surgery on April 12.
The 72-year-old has missed several Mets games due to back pain described as excruciating, with the return hoped for during the April 24 series against the Colorado Rockies.
Hernandez had back surgery in 2019 and signed a three-year contract this season, reducing his workload from 110 to 95 games.

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Keith Hernandez, the New York Mets color commentator, announced on April 10 he will undergo back surgery on April 12.
The 72-year-old has missed several Mets games due to back pain described as excruciating, with the return hoped for during the April 24 series against the Colorado Rockies.
Hernandez had back surgery in 2019 and signed a three-year contract this season, reducing his workload from 110 to 95 games.