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Mets Place Luis Robert Jr. on IL, Slide 10-20

5/1/2026

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Summary

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The Mets placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list on April 27, 2026, for a disc herniation.
He hit .224 with .656 OPS and two homers in 24 games, manager Carlos Mendoza saying the stint should last seven days.
The Mets fell to a 10-20 record, the worst in MLB on April 30, 2026, pitcher Kodai Senga, shortstop Francisco Lindor, Jorge Polanco and outfielder Juan Soto injured.

History

Historical Context

After the 2001 Mets slipped to an 82-80 record as injuries plagued the roster, the franchise has repeatedly seen health crises derail seasons—most notably 2009 when 20 players logged 1,480 disabled-list days. In 2026, under owner Steve Cohen, Luis Robert Jr., Kodai Senga and Francisco Lindor are sidelined as the club sits 10-20, echoing a long-standing pattern of injury-driven decline.

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Story summary

The Mets placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list on April 27, 2026, for a disc herniation.
He hit .224 with .656 OPS and two homers in 24 games, manager Carlos Mendoza saying the stint should last seven days.
The Mets fell to a 10-20 record, the worst in MLB on April 30, 2026, pitcher Kodai Senga, shortstop Francisco Lindor, Jorge Polanco and outfielder Juan Soto injured.

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