The Mets held their breath for a moment on Saturday afternoon when Luisangel Acuña took a fastball to the elbow from Shane McClanahan. The 22-year-old infielder, fighting for a roster spot this spring, immediately went down in pain, but the good news is that he seems to have avoided anything serious.
A Close Call for Acuña
McClanahan’s fastball ran inside, and Acuña didn’t have time to react before it caught him on the elbow. He was in clear discomfort, but the Mets dodged a bullet as the ball hit his elbow pad, absorbing most of the impact.