Suffering a left shoulder injury on Sunday, Madrigal was scheduled for an MRI on Monday, and the results are not great for the former Chicago White Sox prospect. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Monday that Madrigal suffered a fracture in his left shoulder.
Along with ending Sunday without a win, New York was also dealt some unfortunate news after the game against Washington. Giving 2018 first round pick Nick Madrigal the start at shortstop against the Nationals, New York lost its utility infielder for the game before he took one at-bat.
Southern California handicapper Tommy Lorenzo is betting on the Marlins to have worst record in baseball this season. “A Triple-A lineup,” he said.
The Chicago White Sox will likely look to trade Luis Robert Jr. this season and teams like the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets make sense as suitors.
The Chicago White Sox have claimed right-handed pitcher Owen White off waivers from the New York Yankees. To make room for White on the 40-man roster, the White Sox placed left-handed pitcher Ky Bush on the 60-day injured list.
New York Mets infielder Nick Madrigal dislocated his non-throwing shoulder in a spring training game against the Washington Nationals.
Hit hard by injuries early in spring training, the New York Mets added some depth Monday night when they acquired outfielder Alexander Canario from the Chicago Cubs for cash.
White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi will miss four to six weeks with a broken hand after being hit by a pitch in a spring training game on Thursday.