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Mets Put Luis Robert Jr. on IL, Call Up Wagaman

5/1/2026

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Summary

Luis Robert Injured

The Mets placed center fielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list on April 30, 2026, retroactive to April 27, for a disc herniation.
Manager Carlos Mendoza said Robert, who was hitting .224 with a .656 OPS in 24 games, will miss seven to ten days after an epidural and MRI.
The Mets recalled infielder Eric Wagaman from Triple-A Syracuse, designated Carl Edwards Jr., and called up Austin Warren.

Summary

Mets Trade Wash

Early results suggest the Mets-White Sox trade of Luisangel Acuña and Truman Pauley for Luis Robert Jr. is a wash.
Luisangel Acuña has recorded only 13 hits in 72 at-bats for the White Sox.
Luis Robert Jr.'s disc herniation confirms White Sox fans' view of him as unreliable.
With Robert unavailable, the Mets recalled Eric Wagaman and are evaluating rookie Carson Benge for center field.

History

Historical Context

The Mets’ 1998 acquisition of Roger Cedeño, who posted a Mets-record 66 steals in 1999 before his stint ended, foreshadowed later injury-heavy seasons such as 2017’s 70–92 record plagued by DL trips and the April 2026 loss of Luis Robert Jr., which forced a roster reshuffle. These patterns highlight the franchise’s recurring depth-risk in trades.

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Luis Robert Injured

The Mets placed center fielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list on April 30, 2026, retroactive to April 27, for a disc herniation.
Manager Carlos Mendoza said Robert, who was hitting .224 with a .656 OPS in 24 games, will miss seven to ten days after an epidural and MRI.
The Mets recalled infielder Eric Wagaman from Triple-A Syracuse, designated Carl Edwards Jr., and called up Austin Warren.

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