Oct 14, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets second baseman Jose Iglesias (11) warms up before game two against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Nick Madrigal injury could open the door for a potential Jose Iglesias reunion

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI
By Michael Sakuraba | Last updated Feb 23, 2025 5:02 PM ET

In just the second day of Spring Training games, the New York Mets lost a key offseason acquisition, testing their infield depth.

In what looked to be a routine ground ball back toward the pitcher's mound, a charging Nick Madrigal fell awkwardly after making his throw to first base. Madrigal was immediately replaced at shortstop by Wyatt Young for the remainder of the game. Speaking to the media after the game, manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that Madrigal had separated his left shoulder on the play and that the team would know more following a more in-depth MRI.

Nick Madrigal dislocated his left shoulder today in West Palm Beach

He will have an MRI done in the next 24 hours pic.twitter.com/4q7Fidga6C
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 23, 2025

Madrigal, 27, was expected to fill a bulk of the utility infield work left behind by popular veteran Jose Iglesias. The former fourth overall pick by the Chicago White Sox was seen as the likely backup at shortstop to Francisco Lindor, but also has experience playing second and third base. His injury currently leaves infield duties to be split between Brett Baty, Luisangel Acuña, Donovan Walton, Jared Young, and potentially Ronny Mauricio later in the season.

This article first appeared on New York Mets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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