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

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,

New York Mets infielder Nick Madrigal dislocated his left shoulder in the first inning of the club's split-squad contest against the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon in Palm Beach, Fla. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that Madrigal will undergo an MRI exam to determine the severity of the injury.

Hit hard by injuries early in spring training, the New York Mets added some depth Monday night when they acquired outfielder Alexander Canario from the Chicago Cubs for cash.

The New York Mets added some depth to their injury-riddled roster by trading for Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario.

The New York Mets picked up 24-year-old outfielder Alexander Canario, a young talent that has shown flashes of a big bat, from the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations late Monday night. A right-handed bat which had been designated for assignment by Chicago earlier this month,

New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea was diagnosed with an oblique strain and will likely start the season on the injured list, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Monday.

The New York Mets have already lost two starters before opening day. Perhaps they feel a sense of urgency to add a star via trade.

The New York Mets have been hit the hardest by the injury bug of any team during spring training, and it's not particularly close. Coming into the season, the Mets' starting rotation may have been the team's biggest question mark,