Here is the latest news and possible return dates for Mets players on the IL…
Albert Almora Jr. (shoulder)
Almora will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on June 8, reports SNY’s Andy Martino.
Almora landed on the IL on May 12 after crashing into the center field wall at Citi Field while trying to make a catch.
Potential return date: Mid June
Jonathan Villar (hamstring)
Villar made his return to the Mets on June 5 when he came into the game on a double switch and went 2-for-3 with an RBI. It was his first game back since leaving the game early due to a tight hamstring on June 2.
And though he was out on June 6 as Luis Rojas said the team wants to be “cautious with the timing,” Villar is confident he can do whatever the Mets need him to right now.
“Everything’s good now. … I’m ready for everything in whatever situation they want,” he told reporters via Zoom.
Potential return date: June 8
Luis Guillorme (oblique)
Guillorme began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on June 3.
“Everything goes perfect, he should be meeting us by the end of next week,” Luis Rojas said at the time.
Guillorme’s last at-bat with the Mets was on April 24.
Potential return date: June 10-12
Jeff McNeil (hamstring)
McNeil continues to improve and could begin a rehab assignment the week of June 7, per SNY’s Andy Martino.
According to Martino, McNeil would have his rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse.
McNeil suffered a significant hamstring strain on May 16.
Potential return date: Mid June
Brandon Nimmo (finger)
Rojas told reporters on June 6 that Nimmo is taking dry hacks, but still not hitting baseballs.
“Brandon is taking some dry swings and trying to get the feel of the bat rolling there in the hand.”
The Mets are still waiting until Nimmo can swing pain-free before planning his next rehab assignment.
The outfielder said on May 22 after returning from his rehab assignment that he was dealing with “a pesky little nerve” in his left index finger.
Potential return date: TBD
J.D. Davis (hand)
Rojas gave the latest update on Davis on June 6, saying that he had actually been wearing a splint on his hand for the last few days.
“J.D’s not swinging right now. Right now, he’s actually wearing a splint and I think it’s going to be for a matter of three days or something that he’s got left wearing it,” Rojas explained. “Not swinging and looking for some improvement there so he can start a progression swinging.”
Potential return date: TBD
Michael Conforto (hamstring)
Conforto suffered a significant hamstring strain on May 16, and Rojas said in early June that he is with the team hitting:
“Michael’s hitting on the field here with us, and he’s doing almost everything. But he’s progressed really well. Every day, here early working with the performance staff to his improve his hamstring strength.”
Zack Scott said on May 24 that a possible return date for Conforto is late June.
Potential return date: Late June
Carlos Carrasco (hamstring)
Before Carrasco’s rehab was paused, he was expected to return at some point in May. But things have been slowed down. Carrasco had thrown six innings in simulated games before the slowdown.
Carrasco is now working on strengthening his hamstring to prevent setbacks, Rojas said in early June.
Rojas added that Carrasco has also thrown bullpen sessions in New York.
Potential return date: Late June/Early July
Noah Syndergaard (TJS recovery)
Syndergaard was shut down from throwing for six weeks on May 27, but the right-hander sounds optimistic about his outlook.
Dealing with inflammation in his right elbow, Syndergaard tweeted Friday that he’s “A-OK,” adding “See you soon.”
A recent MRI revealed the inflammation, but it did not reveal any structural damage.
After the six-week shutdown, Syndergaard will need to again build his arm strength up, meaning a best-case scenario for his return would likely be late August or September.
Potential return date: August
Johneshwy Fargas (shoulder)
An MRI confirmed that Fargas suffered a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder while crashing into the center field fence on May 24. He was placed on the IL on May 26.
Potential return date: TBD
Tommy Hunter (back)
Hunter was placed on the IL on May 21 due to lower back pain.
Potential return date: TBD
Jordan Yamamoto (shoulder)
The Mets originally placed Yamamoto on the 10-day IL before transferring him to the 60-day lL on May 25 to make room on the 40-man roster for the newly acquired Billy McKinney.
Potential return date: Late July