Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. Injury Worsens — One Move That Could Save Their Season

The New York Mets’ nightmare season just took another gut-wrenching turn. According to sources close to the situation, star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. hasn’t even started baseball activities yet — and that has team officials privately bracing for an extended absence that could effectively bury any faint playoff hopes.

SNY’s Chelsea Janes dropped the bombshell, reporting that Robert “has not even begun baseball activities,” and urging fans to “write him off for now.” The speculation around the team is growing more dire by the day, with one insider telling us that the organization is reportedly “deeply concerned” about the lack of progress.

The timing couldn’t be worse. The Mets are already floundering at 27-35, dead last in the NL East. They trail the Braves by a staggering 15 games and are six games back of the final wild-card spot — a gap that feels more like a chasm with each passing loss. Insiders say the clubhouse morale has taken a noticeable hit, and players are reportedly frustrated that the front office hasn’t made any moves to address the mounting injury crisis.

Meanwhile, the only bright spot — shortstop Francisco Lindor — is at least making progress. He’s reportedly been running, throwing, and taking ground balls for days. But even here, the optimism is tempered. “He’ll likely need a substantial ramp-up period on a rehab assignment before returning,” Janes wrote. The most conservative estimate? Two to three weeks, or mid-to-late June — and that’s assuming no setbacks, which, given this team’s luck, seems far from guaranteed.

What was supposed to be a season of contention has quickly unraveled into a cautionary tale. Many pundits had the Mets pegged as division contenders, but the injury bug has ravaged their core. With Robert’s return now looking like a distant hope, the team faces an uphill battle just to stay relevant in the playoff race. One veteran scout we spoke with described the situation as “a slow-motion disaster” for a franchise that can’t seem to catch a break.

As the Mets limp along without their stars, the clock is ticking. Can they claw back from this abyss, or is this season already lost? If the latest reports are any indication, the answer may be more painful than anyone wants to admit.