Mets outfielder Juan Lagares sprained his shoulder in Winter League, but he’s expected to be ready for Spring Training, according to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo.
A Juan Lagares update: the Mets say he suffered a right shoulder sprain in that D.R. game. He'll be ready for the start of Spring Training.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) December 13, 2016
Lagares had been struggling mightily with the bat, and he will likely enter next season with a backup role unless the Mets deal at least one of their outfielders. Only time will tell.