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.

Mets infielder Nick Madrigal is likely out for the entire 2025 season after it was revealed that he will require shoulder surgery.

Nick Madrigal's injury opened a spot on the New York Mets Opening Day roster, and two of the organization's young prospects - Brett Baty and Luisangel Acuña - are doing their best to impress the front office.

One poster compared Madrigal and new Mets starting pitcher Frankie Montas, who is out indefinitely with a high-grade right lat strain. Montas signed a two-year, $34 million deal in December. “Such a useless signing,” an X commenter said of Madrigal.

A new signing for the New York Mets is now expected to miss the entire 2025 MLB season due to an injury suffered in spring training.