Mets Lose Mauricio to Thumb Fracture

Ronny Mauricio fractured his left thumb during Saturday's loss to the Angels, diving headfirst into first base where he collided with the bag. This injury compounds the Mets' shortstop issues, as Francisco Lindor is already sidelined with a strained left calf. fish-roadgame.com

With Mauricio likely out for six weeks, the Mets may turn to Bo Bichette, who has primarily played shortstop throughout his career. Bichette was signed to play third base but could move back to shortstop, though his defensive metrics at the position were previously poor.