New York Mets left fielder Jeff McNeil (6) is looked at by center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) after making a running catch and running into the wall against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Citi Field. Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Mets' Jeff McNeil avoids injured list after scary wall crash

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 8/13/20

Following an 8-2 win over the division-rival Washington Nationals, the New York Mets revealed rare good news regarding an injured player.

As noted by ESPN, New York manager Luis Rojas told reporters that X-rays and an MRI on McNeil's left knee came back negative.

#Mets Manager Luis Rojas confirms Jeff McNeil has a bone bruise in his left knee. X-Rays and MRI came back negative.
— Jennifer X. Williams (@JenXperience) August 13, 2020

The 28-year-old was diagnosed with a bone bruise and is listed as day-to-day.

McNeil suffered the setback in the first inning of Thursday's contest when he risked his body to complete a catch and save a pair of runs as he crashed into the wall.

.@JeffMcNeil805 giving his all. pic.twitter.com/HI65wQUiXM
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 13, 2020

McNeil was able to walk onto the cart that assisted him off the field. Billy Hamilton replaced McNeil in the lineup and reached base via a walk and a single.

In 18 games, McNeil is hitting .293 with seven RBI, four doubles and a .720 OPS

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