Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. Faces MRI, IL Possibility After Back Tightness
New York Mets center fielder Luis Robert Jr. is undergoing an MRI after experiencing lower back tightness. Manager Carlos Mendoza indicated the injured list is a possibility, though the team hopes it’s a minor issue. The Mets won the first game of their series against the Washington Nationals 8-0 while awaiting Robert’s diagnosis.