Mets’ Wright out at least 2 more months; Cespedes hurt
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. » Mets captain David Wright won’t participate in baseball activities for two months because of back and shoulder issues, another setback in his attempt to return from injuries that have sidelined him for two years, and New York star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is sidelined after hurting a wrist.
New York made the announcements Tuesday, a day after Wright was examined by Dr. Robert Watkins in Los Angeles.
The 35-year-old Wright has been limited to 75 regularseason games during the past three years. He was on the disabled list from April 15 to Aug. 24, 2015, when he strained his right hamstring and then developed spinal stenosis.
He returned as the Mets won their first NL pennant since 2000 but has not played for them since May 27, 2016.
A seven-time All-Star, Wright is guaranteed $47 million by the Mets over the next three seasons.
The 32-year-old Cespedes hurt his right wrist while swinging in a game on March 6. He was to play Tuesday but was scratched.
“I felt something in my wrist, but I didn’t care much about that,” Cespedes said through a translator. “It started bothering me on Tuesday, but with the day off yesterday ... I thought it would be good for today.” PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. » Tim Tebow was reassigned by the Mets to their minor league camp after he went 0 for 4 with four strikeouts in an exhibition against the Astros.
The former NFL quarterback and 2007 Heisman Trophy winner hit .056 (1 for 18) with 11 strikeouts in seven big league exhibition games.
Judge to earn $622K
NEW YORK » AL Rookie of the Year Aaron Judge will earn $622,300 in the major leagues as part of his one-year contract with the Yankees.
Judge, who led the AL with 52 home runs, is not eligible for salary arbitration until after the 2019 season. He agreed to a split contract in which his salary would drop to $272,250 in the unlikely event he is sent back to the minors.
New York uses a scale based on service time for its players not eligible for arbitration.