For New York Mets‘ fans, seeing Jeff McNeil suffering in pain after making a spectacular catch in left field was an ugly scene. They had feared the worst, especially since he was grabbing his left knee in evident pain. Fortunately, the injury gods, apparently, smiled to the Mets this time around.
McNeil underwent X-rays and they turned negative. Then, an MRI showed no structural damage and he was diagnosed with a bone contusion, which should allow him to avoid the injured list per Mets’ manager Luis Rojas. Bullet dodged.
McNeil wasn’t available for comment after the game, but several teammates expressed their happiness about the situation and the diagnosis.