The Mets have cause for concern regarding third baseman David Wright’s recent diagnosis of spinal stenosis. Though assistant GM John Ricco reportedly claimed that “doctors aren’t that worried about it,” stenosis – which is a narrowing of the spinal canal housing the spinal cord and/or the exit points for the nerves (neural foramina) – isn’t something that just goes away.
First sidelined with right hamstring symptoms in mid-April, Wright evidently complained of issues with his back early this month. MLB.com reports that the 32-year-old, who remains on the DL, is undergoing a program of meds and rehab with a focus on core strengthening.