The Mets’ bench competition experienced some early upheaval on Sunday, when infielder Nick Madrigal dislocated his left shoulder. The Mets are sending Madrigal for an MRI and won’t know more about his status until that test is complete.

The New York Mets' infield depth is being tested already, and it's only their second day of spring training games. On Sunday, in a split-squad game against the Washington Nationals, utility infielder Nick Madrigal exited the contest in the bottom of the first inning;

Team officials told Madrigal he doesn’t have to be everything Jose Iglesias was to the Mets in order to win the job.