NEW YORK (AP) -- Mets third baseman David Wright has been sent to California to work with the staff of back specialist Dr. Michael Watkins.
Wright hasn't played since pulling his right hamstring against Philadelphia on April 14. His rehabilitation was put on hold May 6 when back pain developed. He resumed baseball activities on May 18, but the Mets said Saturday the seven-time All-Star felt lingering back pain and was diagnosed with stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column.
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Monday the New York captain will spend the next week working with Watkins' physical therapists.