For now, Wright's program is limited to soft tosses. He will gradually throw with increasing velocity, combining that with fielding drills and batting practice before advancing to Minor League rehab games. In addition to the impingement in his shoulder, which formed during his recovery from neck surgery, Wright will play through spinal stenosis, a back condition, for the rest of his career.
Still, the Mets are hopeful Wright can contribute to them at some point this summer. The team captain, Wright appeared in 75 games over the past two seasons, batting .260 with 12 home runs and an .