PT TOMORROW: NL East—Could Conforto benefit from a potential Duda absence?

New York Mets

As BaseballHQ.com analyst Phil Hertz covered in a recent PT Today, Lucas Duda (1B, NYM) has been dealing with back spasms and pain in both hips. Duda reportedly received cortisone injections in both hips on February 24. This, on its own, would be a mild concern, but it’s particularly worrisome given that Duda was limited to just 47 games in 2016 due to a stress fracture in his lower back.

Jay Bruce (OF, NYM) began taking groundballs at first base prior to the game on February 26. For now, that’s the extent of his exposure to learning first base, but it seems likely that the team will soon ramp up his activities to include much more detailed drills. As of now, the team’s top backup at first base is Wilmer Flores (1B/2B/3B,...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

Keller? Kittredge? It's all about the K's in the late innings in Chicago.
Sep 13 2025 3:06am
Beck a bright spot in COL; Lawlar losing PT in ARI; Dodgers lineup gets healthy; key role for Vásquez in SD; rotation woes for SF
Sep 11 2025 3:05am
Richie Palacios is the latest player to don the first base mitt for Tampa Bay, but will his hold on playing time last?
Sep 10 2025 3:10am
The final PT Tomorrow NL East roundup of the 2025 season has some thoughts on winning today, tomorrow, and into the future. Plus: goings-on in PHI; question marks at NYM; Weathers' imminent return in MIA; SS & SP in ATL; OF & SP in WAS; more.
Sep 8 2025 3:07am
What does it mean at the end of games for MLB's best team?
Sep 6 2025 3:09am

Tools