Mets place J.D. Davis on 10-day IL with bruised hand

A bruised hand will sideline J.D. Davis for the time being. Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Mets place third baseman J.D. Davis on 10-day IL with bruised hand

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Apr 10, 2021 2:05 PM ET

The New York Mets have placed J.D. Davis on the 10-day injured list with a bruised left hand, the team announced Saturday.

José Peraza was recalled to the major league roster in a corresponding move.

INF J.D. Davis has been placed on the 10-day IL, retroactive to April 7, with a left hand contusion.

INF José Peraza has been selected to the major league roster and will be active today…He will wear #18.

RHP Franklyn Kilome has been designated for assignment.
— New York Mets (@Mets) April 10, 2021

Davis was hit in the hand by a 91 mph fastball during Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies and hasn't played since. X-rays returned negative, but the third baseman has been limited due to swelling.

In two games this season, Davis is slashing .333/.600/.333 with one hit.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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