With shortstop Nick Madrigal due for a long absence with a fractured shoulder, the Mets could reunite with a fan favorite infielder on a minor-league deal.

The aftermath of Nick Madrigal’s severe shoulder injury likely will not include the Mets revisiting the Jose Iglesias option. They still view Iglesias as “not a fit” for their roster, according to a person familiar with the Mets’ thinking.

After news breaking that Nick Madrigal will be out for the year, the New York Mets now have a bench role for the taking.

The Mets still don't intend to bring back veteran infielder Jose Iglesias after losing Nick Madrigal to injury. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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The New York Mets' infield depth is being tested already, and it's only their second day of spring training games. On Sunday, in a split-squad game against the Washington Nationals, utility infielder Nick Madrigal exited the contest in the bottom of the first inning;

New York Mets infielder Nick Madrigal could miss the entire 2025 season with a fractured left shoulder. Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Friday

Nick Madrigal's dislocated shoulder could open up a spot on the Mets' Opening Day roster for Brett Baty or Luisangel Acuña.

PORT ST. LUCIE — Nick Madrigal became the Mets’ first position player casualty of spring training on Sunday. Playing in West Palm Beach, Fla., as part of a Mets’ split-squad against the Nationals, the infielder sustained a dislocated left shoulder as he fell on an off-balance fielding play.

Team officials told Madrigal he doesn’t have to be everything Jose Iglesias was to the Mets in order to win the job.

New York Mets' Juan Soto, left, is congratulated by teammate Francisco Alvarez (4) after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) AP It’s been a week since the Mets played their Grapefruit League opener.