Mets Morning News: Despite David's hamstring injury, Mets are mostly feelin' all Wright

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During the victory, there were some injury issues, namely David Wright's hamstring. It seems like Wright may be DL bound and he'll likely be replaced on the roster by Eric Campbell. Michael Cuddyer and Wilmer Flores took pitches off of their hands. Cuddyer's was the more serious of the two, though he's feeling alright.

Matt Harvey looked outstanding early on before the Phillies began to catch up with him.

David Wright told Jeurys Familia to take a breath on Monday and it helped get the closer through his 9th inning. Jenrry Mejia's return to the club's bullpen after his suspension isn't guaranteed.

Bobby Parnell and Vic Black started rehab assignments last night.

Toby Hyde looked at four Mets prospects who have one big tool but otherwise have flaws in their game.

Around the NL East

Trevor Cahill wasn't good in his Braves debut, as Atlanta lost 8-2 to the Marlins.

The Nationals continue to struggle, falling to the Red Sox 8-7.

Ruben Amaro isn't worried about Chase Utley and Ryan Howard because OF COURSE HE ISN'T!

Around the Majors

MLB is investigating the recent positive stanozolol tests, including Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia's, for a possible link.

Pitcher Carlos Carrasco of the Indians took a line drive off the side of his face but it looks like he escaped with only a jaw contusion. Cleveland also added pitcher Jhoulys Chacin, while DFA'ing ex-Mets righty Shaun Marcum.

Should pitchers bat eighth? Russell Carleton writes about it at Baseball Prospectus.

So why exactly are baseball games nine innings long?

Yasiel Puig wants to cut down on his bat flips, which is terrible. To help us feel better, enjoy these awesome bat flips from Korea!

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