MRI Reveals Back Fracture for Wright

The New York Mets have announced that third baseman David Wright has a stress fracture in his lower back.  An MRI Monday led to the discovery of the injury.

Wright and the Mets believe the original injury took place during an April 19^th contest against the Houston Astros.  During that game, Wright attempted to place a diving tag on Houston outfielder Carlos Lee.

If they receive similar results from an upcoming second opinion, the Mets will rest Wright 10 days before having him resume baseball related activities.  The fracture will not require surgery, just time off.

Wright originally thought the injury was just back soreness, but explained to ESPNNewYork how he began doubting his original diagnosis.

"“I knew I did it on the Carlos Lee play at third base,” Wright said. “We were playing Houston at home. I don’t know what the date was. About the first week, I felt stiff and sore, but I felt that would go away the next couple of weeks. I was on some medication and some anti-inflammatories that really wasn’t doing much. That explains it now, because it’s not a muscular thing.“It’s what could be a stress fracture. … It’s probably me somewhat being stubborn and not getting it checked out earlier. I don’t think it really limited me too much or prohibited me from doing anything. It was just a little uncomfortable.”"

The 28 year old has gotten off to a slow start this season, something the Mets hope can be attributed to this lingering injury.  Since April 19^th, Wright is batting .215, and it’s only been getting worse as he’s hit .190 during the month of May.