New York Mets utility infielder Grae Kessinger faces an extended absence of two to three months after suffering what manager Carlos Mendoza described Sunday as a “pretty significant injury” to his left hamstring.
Mendoza indicated that surgical intervention remains “on the table” for Kessinger, who had been competing for a spot on the team’s Opening Day roster as a versatile bench player.
The 28-year-old player joined the Mets organization through free agency on February 3rd. His most recent major league experience came during the 2024 campaign with the Houston Astros.
Houston selected Kessinger in the second round of the 2019 draft. During his two seasons with the Astros from 2023-24, he appeared in 48 games and posted a .131 batting average with one home run and one RBI. His defensive versatility allowed him to play shortstop, first base, second base, and third base.
The Arizona Diamondbacks released Kessinger on April 20, 2025, following his stint at Triple-A Reno where he compiled a .235 batting average with three RBIs across 11 games.
