New York Mets' Trade Chip Leaves Game With Apparent Injury

The New York Mets have lost one of their trade chips to an apparent injury.

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Not good news for the New York Mets.

On Thursday, outfielder Tommy Pham was forced to exit the game against the Chicago White Sox after pulling up lame while running out a double play.

Tommy Pham is exiting the game after ending the bottom of the third inning with a GIDP pic.twitter.com/VLCTARedOF

— SNY (@SNYtv) July 20, 2023

The 34-year-old is still dealing with a groin issue that first popped up prior to the All-Star break.

Pham told reporters after the game that his groin does not feel as bad as it did a few weeks ago, but there is tightness. While there is reason to be optimistic, he wouldn't say if he will be able to avoid the IL.

Pham is having an excellent first season for the Mets, slashing .272/.356/.475 with a .835 OPS, nine home runs and 35 RBIs. He has overtaken Mark Canha for the starting left field job with his strong play.

Since he is playing on a one-year, $6 million deal, Pham is a prime trade chip for the Mets if they choose to sell at the deadline.

The Mets entered play on Thursday with a 45-50 record and seven games out of the final Wild Card spot in the National League. 

The Mets have just about a week to climb back into the Wild Card before the front office decides whether they're going to sell at the deadline or not.

In addition to Pham, Canha, Brooks Raley and David Robertson are also likely trade chips should the Mets sell.