According to Matt Ehalt of NorthJersey.com, Bruce has been dealing with plantar fasciitis, so the Mets prefer to be cautious with him early on in the spring. The 30-year-old Bruce hasn’t ever been an injury concern for the Mets, so hopefully this is just a minor thing. He’s played at least 137 games every year since being a regular minor leaguer.
Jay Bruce had a sore left heel. Managing it but won't play until Tuesday. Has been dealing with plantar fasciitis.
Of course, we would prefer it if everyone was 100 percent healthy every single day of the year (including in camp), but realistically, that’s just not going to happen.