Blue Jays and Mets Deal with Injuries and Problems
Introduction
The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets are both dealing with changes to their teams. Some players are hurt. Some players are not playing well.
Main Body
The Blue Jays had a problem with their plane. They took a long bus ride. The manager said it was like his old days. The team used the time to become closer. Pitcher Max Scherzer made a funny court about the manager''s travel. Then the Blue Jays won the series. The team is missing catcher Alejandro Kirk. He broke his thumb and had surgery. They used Tyler Heineman and Brandon Valenzuela. They also signed Adam Hackenberg and Patrick Winkel to minor league contracts. Patrick Winkel played in the minor leagues for five seasons. He hit .244 with 31 home runs. He has not played in an MLB game. The New York Mets won a game and ended a 12-game losing streak. But shortstop Francisco Lindor hurt his calf. He will have an MRI. The team is ready for him to miss games. Bo Bichette moved from third base to shortstop for that game. Brett Baty played third base. The manager said they will see if this is permanent. If Lindor goes on the injured list, they will call up another player. Bichette is not hitting well. His average is .220. In 2023 with the Blue Jays, he hit .311. The Mets still want Bichette to play third base. But they can also use him at shortstop if needed.
Conclusion
Both teams are making changes. The Blue Jays are adding catchers while Kirk is hurt. The Mets are waiting for Lindor''s MRI. They will decide who plays where. The team is still thinking about Bichette''s role.