5 years agoNew York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (oblique) was diagnosed with a right oblique strain on Tuesday. He was sent back to New York on Monday evening to meet with the team medical staff and he has now received his diagnosis. Conforto tweaked his side while making a catch in right field on Saturday. Conforto will now be shut down from baseball activities and reassessed next week. Although the Mets have not provided a recovery timeline, there is a very good chance that Conforto will begin the season on the injured list. Despite the injury, Conforto remains a solid second or third outfield option in most mixed leagues. That said, owners should exercise caution in drafts and not reach for Conforto above his current ADP of 115, understanding that Conforto may miss time to start the season. Given the Mets' solid outfield depth, they are unlikely to rush Conforto back, risking further complications. Brandon Nimmo, J.D. Davis, and Dominic Smith stand to see additional playing time in the outfield to start the season as a result of Conforto's injury, boosting their fantasy appeal in mixed and NL-only formats.--Nick Ritrivi - RotoBaller
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