Mets news: Ronny Mauricio has a left thumb fracture, will go on Injured List

$Mets news: Ronny Mauricio has a left thumb fracture, will go on Injured List$

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Ronny Mauricio of the New York Mets has a fractured left thumb and will be placed on the Injured List. This injury adds to the team's struggles as they also deal with Francisco Lindor's calf strain.

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Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb
Mauricio will be placed on the Injured List
Francisco Lindor is also on the Injured List
Bo Bichette may play shortstop in Mauricio's absence
Brett Baty likely to take over at third base

Ronny MauricioNew York MetsFrancisco LindorBo Bichette

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MAY 01: Ronny Mauricio #0 of the New York Mets celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 01, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Mets lost another player to injury in last night’s extra-innings loss to the Angels. While sliding into first base in the sixth inning, Ronny Mauricio appeared to jam his left thumb on the base, fracturing it and being placed on the Injured List. He ran the bases for the rest of the inning but then left the game in the bottom of the inning. Mauricio has been playing shortstop in Francisco Lindor’s stead, as Lindor hit the Injured List on April 23rd with a left calf strain. The Mets also have Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert Jr, Kodai Senga, and currently on the IL. The Mets are in a bind as for what to do about shortstop until Lindor or Mauricio returns. While , currently their third baseman, played shortstop for most of his career, his defensive abilities there were never elite, and over time they have eroded further. However, with a lineup that is already struggling to hit, calling up one of the players currently manning shortstop for Triple-A Syracuse for regular playing time— or Jackson Cluff—doesn’t inspire much offensive confidence. One of them will most likely join the team as a bench/backup option. If Bichette is playing short, will likely get most of the third base reps. The Mets’ infield would likely be comprised of Baty at third, Bichette at short, at second, and at first. Insert your ‘run prevention’ joke here.

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What happened to Ronny Mauricio of the New York Mets?

Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb while sliding into first base during a game against the Angels.

Who will replace Ronny Mauricio at shortstop for the Mets?

Bo Bichette is expected to play shortstop, with Brett Baty likely taking over at third base.

What is the current injury status of Francisco Lindor?

Francisco Lindor is on the Injured List due to a left calf strain, which he sustained on April 23rd.

Mets news: Ronny Mauricio has a left thumb fracture, will go on Injured List

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