With utility man Nick Madrigal landing on the 60-day injured list with a fractured shoulder, many observers speculated that the injury could open the door for the New York Mets to a reunion with popular infielder Jose Iglesias.

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The Mets still don't intend to bring back veteran infielder Jose Iglesias after losing Nick Madrigal to injury. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Mets are reluctant to bring back Jose Iglesias despite his desire to return for a couple of reasons: 1) Jeff McNeil ($12 million a year) is thought to be untradeable, and 2) They have high regard and hopes for rookie Luisangel Acuña, who made a big impression late last year.

Iglesias was a big reason New York enjoyed a summer turnaround last season that ended with the team completing a trip to the National League Championship Series.

Iglesias became a fan favorite and an important clubhouse piece in 2024 with his song, “OMG,” becoming a hit last season. Not only did it play every time Iglesias, who recorded it under his performer name Candelita, came up to bat, but it also blared each time a Mets player hit a home run. The dugout and stands were full of “OMG” signs, too.

In just the second day of Spring Training games, the New York Mets lost a key offseason acquisition, testing their infield depth. In what looked to be a routine

They still view Iglesias as “not a fit” for their roster, according to a person familiar with the Mets’ thinking. That leaves them with several in-house options, none ideal, to replace Madrigal as the backup infielder.