In recent seasons, the New York Mets have been plagued by some unfortunate injuries. Some injuries lasted no more than a few weeks, but others lasted months or even put an end to a player’s season.
Injuries, of course, are a part of baseball and sports in general. They can happen at any given moment and sometimes at what may seem to be the worst possible moment. Because of the possibilities of injuries occurring, it’s important for teams to have a good amount of depth on the roster. This includes both the major league bench and additional minor league depth.
Here are five particular players the Mets will need to stay healthy in order to be more successful in 2015.