Mets’ Harrison Bader day to day with injury to neck and upper back area after crashing into wall
New York Mets center fielder Harrison Bader can't catch a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Jacob Young for a double during the third inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Washington. Bader later left the game. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Alex Brandon]
WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Mets center fielder Harrison Bader injured his neck and upper back area crashing into the wall trying to make a catch at the Washington Nationals. Manager Carlos Mendoza called Bader day to day after pulling him from Tuesday night’s game in the fourth inning. Brandon Nimmo replaced Bader and drove in two runs as part of New York’s 7-2 victory in 10 innings. The Mets were without designated hitter J.D. Martinez because of a sore left ankle. Mendoza hopes Martinez’s injury does not linger more than a day or two.
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New York Mets center fielder Harrison Bader collides with the fence as he misses a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Jacob Young for a double during the third inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Washington. Bader later left the game. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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