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Mets infielder Grae Kessinger expected to miss at least 8 to 12 weeks with a hamstring injury

New York Mets reserve infielder Grae Kessinger is expected to miss at least 8 to 12 weeks because of a left hamstring injury

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Out long term with hamstring injury Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Sunday that Kessinger sustained "a pretty significant injury" to his left hamstring and will need at least 8-to-12 weeks to recover, Mark Feinsand...

Impact Mendoza added that surgery is "on the table" for Kessinger, with a procedure likely to keep the 28-year-old through the longer end of that estimated recovery timeline. Even if Kessinger is able to avoid surgery and treat the injury through rest and rehab, he'll be out of the running for a spot on the Mets' Opening Day roster as a utility infielder.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Friday Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that Kessinger will get imaging done after suffering a left knee injury in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, SNY Mets reports.

Impact Mendoza noted that the injury "didn't look too good," but the club will wait for MRI results before determining a plan for Kessinger. Kessinger could have a chance to make the Opening Day roster in the event that Francisco Lindor (hand) isn't ready, but he's now facing a possible extended absence.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta to start March 26 opener against Pirates

The New York Mets plan to put newly acquired ace Freddy Peralta on the mound against Pittsburgh on opening day, manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Friday before Peralta had three...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Invited to Mets' camp Kessinger signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Kessinger played 11 games with Arizona's Triple-A affiliate in 2025, during which he went 8-for-34 with three RBIs, six runs scored and a steal. The 28-year-old will begin spring training with the big club but is likely to report to Triple-A Syracuse at the start of the season.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Arizona The Diamondbacks released Kessinger on Sunday.

Impact Kessinger cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and now has been cut loose. He should find work elsewhere with an organization looking to add utility infield depth.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Dropped from 40-man The Diamondbacks designated Kessinger for assignment Saturday.

Impact Kessinger has spent the entire season at Triple-A Reno, where he's slashed .235/.447/.324 through 47 plate appearances. The D-backs needed to make room on their 40-man roster after selecting J.P. Feyereisen and Juan Morillo to the active roster, so Kessinger will end up as the roster casualty. With a career .456 OPS in the majors, the 27-year-old infielder should have a decent shot at clearing waivers.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned Kessinger to Triple-A Reno on Friday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was acquired from the Astros during the offseason after being designated for assignment, and he had a solid showing at the plate during spring training with a .294/.391/.353 slash line in 23 plate appearances. Kessinger is likely to spent most of 2025 with Reno but could receive a look in the big leagues if Arizona suffers some infield injuries.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs acquire infielder Kessinger in trade with Astros The D-backs on Wednesday acquired infielder Grae Kessinger from the Astros in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Matthew Linskey. K...

JANUARY 8, 2025 • MLB.COM

Shipped to Arizona The Astros traded Kessinger to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for Matthew Linskey, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The signing of Christian Walker caused Kessinger to lose his spot on Houston's 40-man roster in December, and he will now look to work his way back into the majors in the D-backs organization. The 27-year-old infielder owns just a .456 OPS through 70 career MLB plate appearances but slashed .262/.337/.388 over 67 Triple-A games last season. He'll most likely remain in the minors upon joining his new club.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Astros designated Kessinger for assignment Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the signing of Christian Walker, which was made official Monday. Kessinger, 27, is 8-for-61 at the plate over the last two seasons in the majors and has a career .694 OPS in the minors, but it's possible he'll draw interest from a team in need of utility infielder depth.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins major-league club The Astros recalled Kessinger from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kessinger will give the Astros another infielder while Jose Altuve (side) is banged up. He's hitless in 15 at-bats at the major-league level this season.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back down to Sugar Land The Astros optioned Kessinger to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Impact The move corresponds with the Astros selecting the contract of infielder Aledmys Diaz. Kessinger appeared in four games for the Astros since being called up July 2, going 0-for-4 while serving mostly as a defensive substitute. He has yet to record a hit over his 15 major-league plate appearances this season, and he'll return to Sugar Land where he is slashing .283/.356/.387 across 118 plate appearances.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Astros recalled Kessinger from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reports.

Impact Kessinger is hitless in 11 at-bats during his time with the big club this season. He will give the Astros some defensive versatility on the infield.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sunday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League HOUSTON ASTROS — Assigned SS Grae Kessinger to Sugar Land (PCL) on a rehab assignment.

MAY 5, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Initiates rehab assignment Kessinger (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Kessinger has been on the 10-day injured list since April 30 with right shoulder discomfort. Once he's activated from the IL, Kessinger will likely see limited opportunities with the Astros as a utility infielder.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Monday Kessinger (hamstring) grounded out in his lone plate appearance in Monday's 10-0 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Kessinger didn't see make any Grapefruit League or exhibition appearances after March 18 while he recovered from a right hamstring strain, but he showcased enough improvement last week to be included on the Astros' Opening Day roster as a reserve infielder. With the Astros building a 10-run lead after seven innings, Kessinger got the chance to make his season debut in the bottom of the eighth as a pinch hitter for designated hitter Yordan Alvarez. He's still waiting to make his debut in the field, but Kessinger at least looks to be healthy now.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes ALDS roster Kessinger is listed on the Astros' ALDS roster, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kessinger played a minimal role with the Astros during the regular season, slashing .200/.289/.325 across just 45 plate appearances. However, he went 3-for-12 with a homer against left-handed pitchers, so Kessinger may enter occasionally to pinch hit against southpaws.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: The Astros' September call-ups are infielder... - The Athletic The Astros' September call-ups are infielder Grae Kessinger and right-handed reliever Joel Kuhnel.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Activated to MLB roster Houston activated Kessinger (illness) from the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kessinger has been away from the Astros since Aug. 19 due to COVID-like symptoms. The 26-year-old infielder returns to a .194/.293/.333 slash line through his first 41 major-league plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in rehab game Kessinger (illness) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday and went 1-for-3 with a walk while playing nine innings at third base.

Impact Kessinger has already spent the required seven days on the COVID-19-related injured list, so he'll be eligible for activation whenever the Astros deem him ready. Prior to being deactivated, Kessinger had been seeing light work as a utility man for Houston.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: The Astros placed Grae Kessinger on the injured... - The Athletic The Astros placed Grae Kessinger on the injured list on Saturday due to "health and safety protocols," which the team frequently uses to des...

AUGUST 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lands on injured list Kessinger was placed on the injured list Saturday due to health and safety protocols, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The ambiguous language used by the Astros matches the language typically used when players land on the COVID-19 injured list. Assuming that's the case, it's difficult to say exactly when Kessinger will be able to return. Corey Julks was called up to take his roster spot.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets leadoff look Kessinger is starting at second base and batting leadoff Saturday versus Oakland.

Impact Kessinger has made a nice impression in limited action since being called up by the Astros in early June, boasting an .890 OPS through his first 24 major-league plate appearances. Mauricio Dubon is on the bench Saturday and Jose Altuve (oblique) is likely to be on the injured list for another week.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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