The New York Mets announced one of their veteran defensive standouts underwent multiple surgeries.
The New York Mets' run to the National League Championship Series meant that many typical offseason activities got a later start than usual. Among them: the usual assortment of health updates about players for whom the 2024 season took such a physical toll, a visit to the operating room was not far away.For outfielder Tyrone Taylor, a couple visits were necessary.The Mets announced Friday that Taylor underwent an umbilical hernia repair Oct. 30 with Dr. Venkata Evani in Phoenix, Arizona.
701 OPS that places him right around league-average for outfielders at the plate. However, he was worth 2 Wins Above Replacement according to Baseball Reference, a valuable contributor to the Mets' NLCS run based largely on his defensive ability.Taylor saw time at all three outfield positions in 2024. Harrison Bader, another defense-first outfielder who played a large role in the Mets' success last season, is a free agent.
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