Mets Broadcaster Keith Hernandez Out for Rest of Regular Season After Shoulder Injury

New York Mets legend and broadcaster Keith Hernandez will not commentate for the remainder of the 2022 regular season after suffering an injury because of a fall.

Hernandez's broadcast partner, Gary Cohen, explained what happened during the Mets' game against the Oakland Athletics on Friday night:

Cohen said Hernandez made a misstep on a curb while walking in New York City, causing him to fall on his shoulder and tear a tendon, which will require surgery.

Although Hernandez won't be on the call again this season for the Mets, Cohen noted that he is hoping to be back for pre- and post-game shows during the playoffs and may appear at the Mets' final game of the regular season against the Washington Nationals on Oct. 5.

The 68-year-old Hernandez has been one-third of the Mets' broadcast team with Cohen and former Mets teammate Ron Darling since SNY was founded in 2006.

With their chemistry and knowledge of the game, the team of Hernandez, Cohen and Darling has long been considered one of the best in Major League Baseball.

Hernandez is a beloved figure in New York thanks largely to the fact that he played for the Mets from 1983 to 1989 and helped lead them to a World Series championship in 1986.

During his seven years with the Mets, Hernandez was a three-time All-Star, six-time Gold Glove Award winner and one-time Silver Slugger Award winner. He also finished second in the National League MVP voting in 1984.

Additionally, Hernandez was named the first team captain in Mets history in 1987.

The Mets recognized Hernandez's contributions to the organization in July when they retired his No. 17 jersey number, making him just the sixth former Met to receive that honor.