New York Mets second baseman Neil Walker may be forced to undergo season-ending back surgery as he continues to battle pain related to a herniated disk.
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Walker's Season Likely Over
Wednesday, Aug. 31
According to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, manager Terry Collins said Walker will probably opt for season-ending surgery.
News of Walker's impending surgery comes a day after Collins told reporters there was a lot of concern regarding the second baseman's back, per DiComo.
Walker, who has missed four straight games and eight total in August, has been dealing with a herniated disk that has caused him considerable discomfort. According to the New York Post's Howie Kussoy, the herniated disk caused "weakness in one of his legs and numbness in one of his feet."
"It’s been on and off all year," Collins added, per Kussoy. “As Neil puts it, he has grinded it out, the discomfort level. Sometimes it goes up, and when it goes back down he needs rest until the strength comes back up again."
The news comes as a blow to the Mets, who are still hanging tough in the National League wild-card race with the regular season drawing to a close.
Before hitting the shelf, Walker batted .282 with 23 home runs, 55 RBI and a .347 on-base percentage.
So long as he's out of the lineup, the Mets should continue to employ Wilmer Flores as a stopgap solution at second base.
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