David Wright completed “real” batting practice at CitiField on Tuesday. It is another step back for the captain of the New York Mets after a series of numerous serious injuries and operations.
The Third Baseman was originally supposed to play Defense in a simulated game, but rainy weather and a muddy infield thwarted this plan.
Wright competed against the Minor League pitching prospects Justin Dunn and David Peterson, who simulated “real” at-bats. For Wright, it was the second such training in four days. On Saturday he accepted ground balls at third base.
“I’m really excited and satisfied with the way these two Simulated Games went,” Wright said, summarizing: “I’ve had a few good swings and a few bad swings.
The 35-year-old said he was still working on his timing. However, as things will continue in the coming days, he wants to make his body dependent on how his body reacts to the effort on Wednesday.
“Things are getting a little better. I still hit a lot of foul balls, which tells me that rhythm and timing still don’t fit. But towards the end it got a little better. I’ve put together some good swings. I’ll take that with me,” Wright concluded positively overall.
Wright has not played in the MLB since May 2016 and has since undergone neck, back and shoulder surgery. His goal is still to make his comeback this year. Whether this will work remains to be seen at the moment.
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