Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. PORT ST. LUCIE Nick Madrigal wont be an option for the Mets anytime soon. The infielder, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, has been diagnosed with a fracture to his left shoulder, in West Palm Beach, Fla., with a dislocation. Madrigal was scheduled to receive a CT scan on Monday to determine his next step. Its going to keep him out for a long time, Mendoza said. Its unfortunate for him that this happened on Day 1 without even getting an at-bat. Madrigal, playing at shortstop on Sunday, charged a grounder and fell as he threw off balance. Kawhi Leonard Jersey Mets infielder Nick Madrigal (11) fields a throw from the catcher on a stolen base attempt against the Nationals on Feb. 23, 2025. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Explore More Madrigal was a strong contender for a backup infielders job to begin the season. The Mets planned to give him plenty of looks at shortstop this spring as a potential backup to Francisco Lindor. Madrigal is primarily a third baseman. With Madrigal removed from the mix, the Mets will continue to evaluate Luisangel Acua and Brett Baty as potential backups to begin the season. Donovan Walton and Jared Young are other po sibilities. Nick Madrigal will be out for a long time, according to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Mendoza said he wants another infielder who can at least finish a game at shortstop behind Lindor if needed. Baty lacks shortstop experience and may take grounders on the side at the position this spring, but at this point isnt an option to play there during the Grapefruit League, according to Mendoza. Blade Tidwell allowed three earned runs over two innings in a 7-4 lo s to the Cardinals in Jupiter, Fla. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! The Mets traveling squad included Juan Soto, Lindor, Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos. Tidwell, who is among the organizations top pitching prospects, featured a sinker that maxed out at 99 mph. He also threw a four-seam fastball, slider and cutter. Luken Baker blasted a three-run homer on a sweeper in the second inning to inflict the damage against Tidwell. He was on the attack the whole time and he was aggre sive, Mendoza said. I thought he was good. Austin Warren and Reed Garrett are among the Mets pitchers scheduled for Tuesday in West Palm Beach, Fla., against the Astros. Rayjon Tucker Jersey