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Mets 3B Wright experiencing shoulder stiffness

The Sports Xchange

August 29, 2015 at 2:58 pm.

The Mets need David Wright to be healthy. (Brad Barr-USA TODAY Sports)

The Mets need David Wright to be healthy. (Brad Barr-USA TODAY Sports)

New York Mets third baseman David Wright, who returned to the lineup Monday in his first major league game since April 14, is experiencing some stiffness in his right shoulder.

Manager Terry Collins said Saturday that Wright’s lower back is fine and the issue is just normal soreness that is to be expected after missing four months of the season.

Wright is off Saturday against the Boston Red Sox after playing consecutive extra-inning games.

Wright originally went on the disabled list with a strained hamstring and then was diagnosed with spinal stenosis. He missed 115 games before returning to the lineup Monday in Philadelphia.

Wright played in Friday night’s 6-4, 10-inning loss to the Red Sox in his first game at Citi Field since April. He received loud applause from the 39,401 present before popping out in the first inning.

“Unbelievable. You kind of dream and you think and play it out in your mind, stepping into the batter’s box the first time. This surpassed everything,” said Wright, who finished 2-for-5. “I can’t thank the fans enough for that support, that ovation. It kind of got me off my game a little bit. I had to step out and focus on the task at hand because I was overwhelmed by the support.

“Playing in front of a packed house, I haven’t experienced that much since this place opened. The place was rocking. These fans deserve the type of season we are having. They deserve to root for an exciting team like this.”

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