Mets injury news: Vic Black going for MRI on neck/shoulder

Vic Black is going for an MRI on his neck/shoulder, writes Adam Rubin of ESPN New York.

Black, who appeared to be nearing a return from shoulder weakness that’s kept him on the disabled list all season, will now await the results of the MRI.

Black dealt with neck/shoulder issues last season, but it’s not yet clear if this is the exact same issue.

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Either way, it doesn’t appear as if Black’s return will be as soon as it seemed before news of the MRI broke.

Thoughts:

The Mets’ bullpen has been fine thus far without Black, but he’s still an important late-inning piece for this team going forward.

Hopefully, Black’s MRI comes back clean and he’s able to resume his rehab assignment before too long.