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 4/10/21

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.

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