Ronny Mauricio fractures left thumb and is headed to the IL
Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb while diving into first base during the Mets' 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Angels on May 2, 2026. The injury has landed him on the injured list, leaving the Mets without their recently installed starting shortstop. Mauricio had taken over the role after Francisco Lindor was sidelined with a calf strain.
- ▪Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb diving into first base during a game against the Angels.
- ▪The play was initially ruled an out but was overturned on replay review.
- ▪Mauricio had become the Mets' starting shortstop after Francisco Lindor was placed on the IL with a calf strain.
- ▪Bo Bichette moved to shortstop for the final four innings and could fill in during Mauricio's absence.
- ▪Manager Carlos Mendoza indicated the team would call up a player from Triple-A Syracuse to help cover the position.
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MLB New York Mets Ronny Mauricio fractures left thumb and is headed to the IL By Mike Puma Published May 3, 2026, 2:20 a.m. ET ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Mets need a replacement for their replacement at shortstop. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free Ronny Mauricio is headed to the injured list, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, after he fractured his left thumb Saturday while diving into first base in the seventh inning of the Mets’ 4-3 loss to the Angels in 10 innings.
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