David Wright’s 2016 season could be over.
Wright and the New York Mets announced Thursday that the third baseman will undergo surgery to repair a herniated disc in his neck. It’s unclear how long Wright will be sidelined, as the Mets said his return will be “determined based on the results of the procedure and the progress of his recovery,” according to USA TODAY Sports.
Wright, who landed on the disabled list June 3, hasn’t played since May 27. The 33-year-old tried to use rest and rehab to overcome his neck injury, but it just wasn’t working.
“After trying every way to get back on the field, I’ve come to realize that it’s best for me, my teammates and the organization to proceed with surgery at this time,” Wright said in a statement Thursday. “My neck simply did not respond to any of the treatments of the past few weeks.
“While incredibly frustrating and disappointing, I am determined to make a full recovery and get back on the field as soon as I can to help the Mets win. I greatly appreciate the support of my teammates and our fans throughout the last few weeks.”
The procedure is the latest in what’s been a tumultuous past few years for Wright, who was hitting .226 with seven home runs, 14 RBIs and a .788 OPS in 37 games before landing on the DL. He was limited to just 38 regular-season games last season, when he was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, kicking off a three-month rehab process.
Wright still has four years and $67 million remaining on his contract after this season, but it’s reasonable to wonder what the future holds for the seven-time All-Star.
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