The New York Mets have placed center fielder Luis Robert Jr. on the injured list due to a lumbar spine disk herniation, continuing a challenging season for the team. Robert, who did not play in the last three games while undergoing treatment, underwent an MRI that confirmed the injury. He joins shortstop Francisco Lindor, Jorge Polanco, and Jared Young on the injured list, making him the fourth position player sidelined this season. The Mets entered Thursday with the worst record in Major League Baseball at 10-20, having lost 16 of their last 19 games. Robert was acquired from the Chicago White Sox as a high-risk, high-reward player, having previously excelled in 2023 with 38 home runs and 20 steals. However, injuries have plagued his performance in recent seasons. The Mets will now rely on rookies Carson Benge and Tyrone Taylor to fill the center field position during Robert's absence.