
For the second straight season, the New York Mets' closer didn't make it past opening day. Jenrry Mejia was put on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday because of inflammation in the back of his elbow. He was examined by Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek, underwent X-ray and MRI scans and was given a cortisone injection. New York said Mejia won't be available to pitch in a game for at least 10 days and was put on the DL retroactive to Sunday.
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