Injuries in the starting rotation have the New York Mets scrambling for depth and insurance. The latest addition came Friday in the form of a minor-league deal with right-hander Jose Urena, who can earn $2 million if he makes the big-league roster.

Nick Madrigal is set to have shoulder injury and is expected to be out for the season. This top prospect could take advantage of the opportunity in the infield.

New York Mets utility infielder Nick Madrigal will soon undergo shoulder surgery and likely miss the entirety of the upcoming 2025 season, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Friday. Madrigal recently suffered a fractured left shoulder during a split-squad spring game against the Washington Nationals.

New York Mets infielder Nick Madrigal could miss the entire 2025 season with a fractured left shoulder. Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Friday that Madrigal needs surgery to repair his non-throwing shoulder,

New York Mets infielder Nick Madrigal could miss the entire 2025 season with a fractured left shoulder. Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Friday that Madrigal needs surgery to repair his non-throwing shoulder,

Even with Nick Madrigal suffering a fracture in his left shoulder that is set to leave him "out for a long time," the New York Mets don't plan to revisit Jose Iglesias as an infield option. Per Newsday's Tim Healey,

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.

After news breaking that Nick Madrigal will be out for the year, the New York Mets now have a bench role for the taking.

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

The Mets still don't intend to bring back veteran infielder Jose Iglesias after losing Nick Madrigal to injury. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Could Luisangel Acuna see an expanded role in the Mets infield with Madrigal expected to be out a 'long time'?