Not Wright now
Captain likely won’t play Fri., might be in simulated game
LOS ANGELES — The Mets’ air of secrecy continues regarding David Wright potentially playing this season, but don’t count on it happening Friday, when the team returns to Citi Field.
Manager Mickey Callaway on Monday indicated the latest plan calls for Wright to play in simulated games when the Mets return from this road trip Friday. Last weekend, Wright was told by team off icials he still has hurdles to clear before playing in his f irst major league game since May 27, 2016.
The 35-year-old Wright took grounders at Dodger Stadium on Monday before the Mets’ 4-2 win. Last week he concluded a 12game minor league rehab assignment that included stops at Single-A St. Lucie and Triple-A Las Vegas.
“We are going to try to get creative, especially when we get home to try and do some things that are more game situation,” Callaway said. “We can have [simulated] games, we have tons of extra pitchers, stuff like that.”
How is this for a final shot?
Peter Alonso concluded Las Vegas’ season with a two-run, walk-off homer Monday. It was the last game in Las Vegas for the Mets’ Triple-A affiliate, which is moving to Syracuse next season. The game was also the finale at Cashman Field, which will be replaced by a new facility in the Las Vegas area, with another team that will continue in the Pacific Coast League.
The 23-year-old Alonso — who was recently snubbed by the Mets in his September call-up bid — finished with 36 homers and 119 RBIs split between Double-A Binghamton and Las Vegas.
Last week Alonso told The Post he plans to spend a few days in Phoenix before heading to Citi Field this week for a skills camp the Mets are hosting. The skills camp is replacing the traditional instructional league the Mets have hosted in Port St. Lucie after the season. Alonso will begin play in the Arizona Fall League in October.
Jay Bruce, who went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs Monday, told The Post he intends to seek out Keith Hernandez on the next homestand as part of his education at first base. Bruce has sought advice
recently from Anthony Rizzo, Brandon Belt and Joey Votto.
“Keith was one of the best,” Bruce said. “I want to get as many different perspectives as I can.”
Hernandez — who worked the SNY broadcasts in San Francisco over the weekend, but is off for the Dodgers series — appears willing to help.
“I’ll be readily available for Jay,” Hernandez said in a text message to The Post. “I look forward to it.”