Yahoo! Sports · May 24, 2015
David Wright diagnosed with spinal stenosis, return date remains uncertain (Big League Stew)
As of Friday, New York Mets third baseman David Wright appeared to be nearing a rehab assignment as he worked his way back from a strained right hamstring suffered in April.
However, as learned on Saturday, the concern has now shifted to his ailing back and a condition that could potentially threaten or at least shorten his career.
According to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, Wright has been diagnosed with spinal stenosis, which means he has a narrowing of the spinal column.
The #Mets have diagnosed David Wright with stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column. They believe he will heal, but it will take time.