Travis d'Arnaud Injury: Updates on Mets Catcher's Shoulder and Return

The New York Mets announced on April 26 that they placed catcher Travis d'Arnaud on the 15-day disabled list with a right rotator cuff strain. However, he has since been activated and returned to the lineup.

Continue for updates.

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d'Arnaud Returns to Action

Tuesday, June 21

The Mets announced d'Arnaud's return to the roster, noting Kevin Plawecki was optioned to Las Vegas as part of the move. New York later announced d'Arnaud is batting eighth and catching for Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals.

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Collins Comments on d'Arnaud's Recovery Timeline

Friday, June 3

Mets manager Terry Collins said d'Arnaud could serve as a designated hitter in a minor league game this weekend, but he's "a ways away from throwing," per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

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Alderson Comments on d'Arnaud's Timeline

Tuesday, May 17

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson commented on d'Arnaud's timeline to return; the catcher is in California working with a personal trainer, per Adam Rubin of ESPN:

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He's more or less as well off out there with somebody who knows him as well as our guys would know him. Right now I can't give you chapter and verse on exactly what his return [date] is. We have to keep in mind that sometimes when we cite chapter and verse on when he will return, we're kidding ourselves.

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As for when d'Arnaud will throw again, Alderson added: "I can't really tell you that."

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d'Arnaud Visits Orthopedist 

Monday, May 9 

A PRP injection was given to d'Arnaud on Monday, May 9, according to DiComo, who added that the catcher is "resting indefinitely." 

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Injuries Continue To Plague d'Arnaud

D'Arnaud was a highly regarded prospect early in his career, but injuries became major roadblocks in his development. He didn't make his MLB debut until his age-24 season (2013), and he appeared in 175 games from 2014-15.

Just 13 games into the 2015 campaign, a pitch from Miami Marlins reliever A.J. Ramos hit him in the hand:

D'Arnaud only made it eight games before he was forced to miss more time after injuring his elbow while attempting to tag out Atlanta Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski:

Considering he missed nearly 100 games, d'Arnaud's 2015 numbers are impressive. He hit 12 home runs and drove in 41 runs in 268 plate appearances. He also boasted a .268/.340/.485 slash line. If he can stay healthy, d'Arnaud has the talent to be an All-Star-caliber catcher, but his durability will be a major question mark until he proves otherwise.

At the very least, his previous health issues leave the Mets well-prepared to compensate for his absence. Kevin Plawecki was Plan B at catcher last year, and the same will hold true in 2016.