David Wright hits solo homer, nets three hits in return from fractured right pinkie
Apr 14, 2012, 8:41 PM EDT
Reuters So, uh, David Wright is going to be just fine.
The 29-year-old third baseman returned to the Mets’ starting lineup on Saturday afternoon for the first time since fracturing his right pinkie finger and broke out for three hits (including a first at-bat homer) in a 5-0 New York victory over the Phillies.
When Wright was first diagnosed with the pinkie fracture, the general assumption was that he would require a stint on the 15-day disabled list.
But he noticed vast improvement Saturday during pregame activities and was given clearance to return to the field after a meeting with team doctors.
Wright is now batting .588/.636/.941 with two home runs and five RBI in 22 plate appearances.
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- buffalomafia - Apr 15, 2012 at 3:48 AM
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Now trade him to Atlanta please?!
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- christopherhowland - Apr 15, 2012 at 11:23 AM
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^^ haha sike!!!
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- mungman69 - Apr 15, 2012 at 12:44 PM
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If he stays healthy, and I think that is a big if, the Mets might come in second place.
