David Wright has endured another setback after being diagnosed with spinal stenosis, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported Saturday.
The third baseman was originally put on the disabled list in mid-April after suffering a hamstring injury. He began having stiffness in his lower back in early May which caused a delay in his return to the Mets. Now, he'll be shut down completely for at least another week and there's no real timetable for his return.
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Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal column. Former Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra was diagnosed with the same condition and was forced to retire at the age of 35 because of it.
The #Mets have diagnosed David Wright with stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column. They believe he will heal, but it will take time.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 23, 2015
.@Mets 3B David Wright will cease baseball activities and take medication for a week after recurrence of symptoms of spinal stenosis.
— MLB (@MLB) May 23, 2015The 11-year veteran had begun participating in baseball activities earlier in the week before dealing with more back stiffness. He was expected to re-join the team in late May.