PT TODAY: Duda's bad back opens door at 1B for Mets

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Mets | Lucas Duda's back a concern
New York Mets 1B Lucas Duda (back) had an MRI on his back and will have additional tests, manager Terry Collins said Saturday, May 21. Collins also said that Duda could have a disk issue, and he will not play Sunday, May 22.  Source: The Associated Press
 
BHQ take: Updating the May 18 item on Lucas Duda, after playing two games, his back drove him back to the bench—and to the doctor's office on May 22. Later that day, Mets Manager Terry Collins said he was very concerned about the possibility of Duda missing significant time. For now, Eric Campbell has played first for the...

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