Mets’ Jared Young likely out 6-8 weeks with meniscus tear

LOS ANGELES — A scuffling New York Mets offense misplaced one in every of its few brilliant spots Wednesday, when utility man Jared Young landed on the injured record with a meniscus tear in his left knee.

Young, 7-for-20 to start this season, will endure surgical procedure and miss someplace within the neighborhood of six to eight weeks, Mets supervisor Carlos Mendoza mentioned.

His absence comes at a time when Juan Soto continues to be working his approach again from a calf pressure and Jorge Polanco is enjoying by means of an Achilles harm. Polanco’s foot was particularly bothering him after Tuesday’s recreation towards the Los Angeles Dodgersprompting the Mets to maintain him out of the lineup for Wednesday’s collection finale at Dodger Stadium.

With Polanco, Young and Soto out towards right-hander Shohei Ohtanithe Mets began the left-handed-hitting Brett Baty at first base and within the No. 3 spot. MJ Melendezreferred to as as much as change Young on the roster, began at designated hitter and batted eighth.

The Mets are amid a seven-game dropping streak, throughout which they’ve totaled 10 runs and slashed simply .182/.215/.262.

Their finest hitter might quickly discover their approach again, although.

Soto, out since April 3, ran for a second straight day Wednesday and in addition took some dwell at-bats towards Mets minor leaguers at Citi Field. Soto nonetheless must ramp up the depth of his working and incorporate extra agility coaching.

Mendoza mentioned the aim is for Soto to return to the lineup sooner or later within the Mets’ upcoming nine-game homestand, which begins Tuesday towards the Minnesota Twins.