Mets Infielder Grae Kessinger Faces Potential Surgery, 8-12 Week Absence

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets reserve infielder Grae Kessinger is expected to miss at least eight to 12 weeks due to a left hamstring injury, manager Carlos Mendoza announced Sunday according to MLB.com. Surgery is a possibility for the 28-year-old.

Injury Details and Recovery Timeline

Kessinger sustained the injury during Friday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals, exiting after grounding into a force play in the eighth inning as reported by the Associated Press. Mendoza described the injury as “pretty significant” via KTIC. The recovery timeline is estimated to be a minimum of eight to twelve weeks, potentially requiring surgery.

Kessinger’s Career Background

The Mets signed Kessinger to a minor league contract last month according to MLB.com. He last played in the major leagues in 2024 with the Houston Astros, where he batted .131 with one home run and one RBI in 48 games as noted by KTIC. Kessinger was originally drafted by Houston in the second round in 2019 and has played multiple infield positions, including shortstop, first base, second base, and third base.

Recent Transactions

Prior to signing with the Mets, Kessinger was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks in April 2025 after playing in 11 games for their Triple-A affiliate, Reno, where he hit .235 with three RBIs according to KTIC.