Here is the latest news and possible return dates for Mets players on the IL…
Carlos Carrasco (hamstring)
Before Carrasco’s rehab was paused, he was expected to return at some point in May. But things have been slowed down. Carrasco had thrown six innings in simulated games before the slowdown.
Mets president Sandy Alderson said on June 10 during an interview on MLB Network that he’s “hopeful” Carrasco will be able to return at some point between early and late July.
Carrasco is now working on strengthening his hamstring to prevent setbacks, Luis Rojas said in early June.
Potential return date: July
Jeff McNeil (hamstring)
Luis Rojas revealed that McNeil is on track to begin his rehab assignment some point between June 11 and June 13.
“He’s been progressing in every aspect, in every area from doing his ground balls, from doing his high-speed running, swinging the bat,” Rojas told reporters on June 8. “He’s been doing everything and the next step will be this weekend to go on the rehab assignment. And then progress per inning, five innings to seven innings to the nine innings, back-to-back nine innings before he comes to us.”
SNY’s Andy Martino noted on June 8 that McNeil may be headed to Triple-A Syracuse this week to start playing again.
McNeil suffered a significant hamstring strain on May 16.
Potential return date: Mid June
Albert Almora Jr. (shoulder)
Almora began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on June 8, playing five innings in center field while going 0-for-2 at the plate.
Almora landed on the IL on May 12 after crashing into the center field wall at Citi Field while trying to make a catch.
Potential return date: Mid June
Luis Guillorme (oblique)
Guillorme is on track to be activated during the Mets’ series against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field that starts on June 11.
“Guillorme is playing seven tonight (on a rehab assignment), that’s the plan. And then he’ll play tomorrow and the next day and we’ll see if he can probably activate for the weekend. That’s the plan right now,” Rojas said June 8.
The versatile infielder did indeed play seven innings at third base on June 8, going 0-for-3 at the plate.
Guillorme’s last at-bat with the Mets was on April 24.
Potential return date: June 11-13
Michael Conforto (hamstring)
Mets president Sandy Alderson said on June 10 that Conforto will likely return “about a week later” than Jeff McNeil, who is set to start a rehab assignment between June 11 and June 13.
Conforto suffered a significant hamstring strain on May 16.
Potential return date: Late June
Brandon Nimmo (finger)
Rojas told reporters on June 6 that Nimmo is taking dry hacks, but still not hitting baseballs.
“Brandon is taking some dry swings and trying to get the feel of the bat rolling there in the hand.”
The Mets are still waiting until Nimmo can swing pain-free before planning his next rehab assignment.
The outfielder said on May 22 after returning from his rehab assignment that he was dealing with “a pesky little nerve” in his left index finger.
Potential return date: TBD
J.D. Davis (hand)
Luis Rojas said in the first week of June that Davis is still wearing a splint, and there is no timetable for his return.
“J.D’s not swinging right now. Right now, he’s actually wearing a splint and I think it’s going to be for a matter of three days or something that he’s got left wearing it,” Rojas said. “Not swinging and looking for some improvement there so he can start a progression swinging.”
Potential return date: TBD
Noah Syndergaard (TJS recovery)
Syndergaard was shut down from throwing for six weeks on May 27 after an MRI revealed inflammation, but no structural damage.
After the six-week shutdown, Syndergaard will need to again build his arm strength up.
Mets president Sandy Alderson said on June 10 that September 1 is a potential return date for Syndergaard.
Potential return date: Sept. 1
Johneshwy Fargas (shoulder)
An MRI confirmed that Fargas suffered a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder while crashing into the center field fence on May 24. He was placed on the IL on May 26.
Potential return date: TBD
Tommy Hunter (back)
Hunter was placed on the IL on May 21 due to lower back pain.
Potential return date: TBD
Jordan Yamamoto (shoulder)
The Mets originally placed Yamamoto on the 10-day IL before transferring him to the 60-day lL on May 25 to make room on the 40-man roster for the newly acquired Billy McKinney.
Potential return date: Late July
