Here is the latest news and possible return dates for Mets players on the IL…
Brandon Nimmo (finger)
According to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo, Nimmo received a second opinion on his finger injury, learning that he’s actually dealing with a small ligament tear rather than a nerve issue.
The injury should heal on it’s own, per DiComo, and Nimmo is expected to start a rehab assignment next week.
Luis 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 have been waiting until Nimmo can swing pain-free before starting his rehab assignment.
Potential return date: TBD
Carlos Carrasco (hamstring)
Mets GM Zack Scott said on June 11 that Carrasco is 48 hours removed from a PRP shot and that he’ll “be down for a little bit.” Scott added there isn’t any pain really, but that they’ve hit a “plateau” in terms of strength gains.
The Mets will soon go back to what they were doing before, which was improving the strength and hopefully seeing some better progression in that area.
Mets president Sandy Alderson said on June 10 during an interview on MLB Network that he’s “hopeful” Carrasco will be able to return at some point between early and late July.
Potential return date: July
Zack Scott said on June 11 that McNeil will be start his rehab assignment this weekend in Brooklyn and then Syracuse, which could “possibly” lead to an activation next weekend.
SNY’s Andy Martino noted on June 8 that McNeil may be headed to Triple-A Syracuse this week to start playing again.
McNeil suffered a significant hamstring strain on May 16.
Potential return date: Mid June
Albert Almora Jr. (shoulder)
Almora began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on June 8, playing five innings in center field while going 0-for-2 at the plate.
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
Michael Conforto (hamstring)
Mets president Sandy Alderson and GM Zack Scott said that Conforto will likely return “about a week later” than Jeff McNeil, who is set to start a rehab assignment the weekend of June 11.
Conforto suffered a significant hamstring strain on May 16.
Potential return date: Late June
J.D. Davis (hand)
Zack Scott said on June 11 that Davis got another injection in his hand and that “the progression’s gonna take awhile.”
Luis Rojas said in the first week of June that Davis is still wearing a splint, and there is no timetable for his return.
Potential return date: TBD
Noah Syndergaard (TJS recovery)
Syndergaard was shut down from throwing for six weeks on May 27 after an MRI revealed inflammation, but no structural damage.
After the six-week shutdown, Syndergaard will need to again build his arm strength up. GM Zack Scott said on June 11 that he’s still not throwing.
Mets president Sandy Alderson said on June 10 that Sept. 1 is a potential return date for Syndergaard.
Potential return date: Sept. 1
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.
Zack Scott said on June 11 that his back is still bothering him, and the team is trying to pinpoint exactly what’s going on.
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