As Mickey Callaway's Mets meet Aaron Boone's Yanks in Queens, both skippers have seen their share of back-page headlines -- for better and worse.
With a partially torn ligament in his left thumb that may require surgey, the New York Mets will call up Brandon Nimmo and likely put Juan Lagares on the disabled list a, sources tell ESPN.
Juan Lagares, who hasn't played since June 14, and Curtis Granderson, who has missed four straight starts, are on track to rejoin the Mets' outfield for Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs.
Juan Lagares was placed on the disabled list by the Mets after the center fielder's existing thumb injury flared up.
Mets outfielder Juan Lagares has been diagnosed with a partial tear of a ligament in his left thumb but will attempt to play through the injury rather than undergo surgery.
The Mets are dealing with injuries to outfielders Yoenis Cespedes (hip) and Juan Lagares (thumb) as they head into Sunday's game against the Marlins.
