New York Mets: David Wright struggling in rehab assignment

At this point, New York Mets third baseman David Wright looks as though he has nothing left in his rehab assignment.

It would be a great story. New York Mets third baseman David Wright, facing long odds to even get back on the field, overcomes his ongoing back issues and returns to the majors. In the Hollywood version, Wright, who has not appeared in a Major League games since May 27, 2016, would get a pinch hit at bat in the Mets final home game, receiving a thunderous ovation from the hometown fans. Dramatically, he would hit a home run to give New York a victory, with Citi Field erupting in celebration.

Sadly, Hollywood stories do not happen. That is part of what makes those moments so special, the rarity in which those perfect endings occur. More often than not, reality slaps us in the face when creating these dreams; our castles in the clouds crashing down with nothing to support them.

The same appears to be happening with David Wright. Amazingly, the Mets third baseman has been able to return to the diamond, yet the results have left a lot to be desired. Over his 43 plate appearances between St. Lucie and Las Vegas, Wright has posted a dreadful .171/.209/.195 batting line, with a double for his only extra base hit.

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Of course, this does not mean that Wright sees this time as a disaster. Instead, he feels that he is ready to return to action, despite the evidence to the contrary. The Mets, however, disagree with that assessment, and are planning on having Wright undergo tests to make sure that he is capable of even playing at the major league level.

For the Mets, the motivation for such thoughts could be questionable. If Wright does make it back this year, insurance would not cover his salary. As the Wilpon’s do have their own financial concerns, Wright’s health could become a handy excuse.

As of this point, Wright says there is no difference between himself and ownership regarding his desire to return to the majors. he is working his way back to do just that, with his focus on the diamond. And yet, even if he is medically cleared to play at the major league level, one has to wonder if he has anything to offer the Mets lineup. Based on the early returns from his time in the minor leagues, he has nothing left.

David Wright is trying to make a storybook comeback for the New York Mets. This story may not have a happy ending, even if he does return to the majors.