Luis Robert Jr. sent to injured list with back injury
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Key Points:
- Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to lumbar spine disc herniation and will be sidelined for 7 to 10 days following an epidural injection.
- Robert's injury marks the third Mets player recently placed on the injured list, joining shortstop Francisco Lindor (left calf strain) and pitcher Kodai Senga (lumbar spine inflammation).
- Initially considered day-to-day, Robert missed three consecutive games without improvement, prompting an MRI and the decision to place him on the IL.
- Despite efforts to manage Robert’s health, including a slow spring training progression and occasional rest days, he has struggled after a strong start, batting .224 with two home runs over 24 games.
- While Robert recovers, Carson Benge and Tyrone Taylor will share center field duties, with Benge currently hitting .186 in his rookie season.
