We’re in a league that has seen a variety of complicated injuries. But this bizarre injury to a Mets pitcher left everyone confused and curious. Not just the fans—New York Mets’ manager Carlos Mendoza also seemed baffled. Recently, when asked about the situation, his response was unexpectedly hilarious.

It all started when the pitcher Edwin Diaz, whom the Mets signed to a five-year, $102 million contract in 2022, left the game during the tenth inning. The reason? By now, everyone is familiar with what unfolded during the Mets’ Wednesday game against the Philadelphia Phillies. On his first pitch of the 10th inning, Diaz began feeling uneasy due to hip cramps, and his leg felt “locked up.” The Mets’ training staff immediately took over to asses the apparent injury. The next update about his situation came to light in a postgame interview when Diaz revealed, “Yesterday, my legs—one was longer than the other one. We worked on that yesterday… I was feeling better after.” Naturally, this explanation made sense to no one. As soon as his interview aired, fans and analysts alike were baffled.

But there’s more to the story. Mets’ manager recently appeared on the latest episode of Foul Territory. And guess what? He finally addressed his stance on Diaz’s confusing leg-length situation. He was sarcastically asked, “Did one of the trainers figure out that one of Diaz’s legs was longer than the other? Was that a joke? And if that’s true and he fixed it, that would be awesome.” The question, delivered with a pinch of humor, made everyone stop and wonder: “Wait, what just happened?”

Mendoza responded subtly, admitting he couldn’t make sense of the injury either. He replied, “I’ve got to get to the bottom of that.”Amusingly, he still wants to investigate Diaz’s leg situation.

Of course, he was asked again, this time with a laugh: “Did the trainer just go over there, yank it out of its socket, and make it even? How does that happen?” Mendoza had no choice but to address the situation, but he assured that he would meet the trainers and inquire about the whole situation. Maybe that will clear some confusion. Diaz’s response may be confusing, but one thing is clear: there’s no reason for alarm just yet.

Now, let’s see if Mendoza succeeds in figuring out this bizarre injury. Hopefully, we’ll have an update soon. For now, the Mets Nation is looking forward to the next series of the New York Mets vs. the Washington Nationals.

Up Next: New York Mets vs. The Washington Nationals

The Mets can’t seem to stay out of the headlines. They currently hold a seven-game win streak. But the question is: Can they continue their winning ways against the Nationals? After all, the Mets have an impressive 18-7 record. This will be their first series of the season against the Nationals, and for now, the odds seem to be in the Mets’ favor. According to sources, the Mets’ starting pitcher would be Kodai Senga—a logical choice, given his impressive 3-1 record over four starts. Meanwhile, pitcher Diaz remains sidelined with his apparent hip injury, which has created quite a buzz.

On the other hand, the Nationals will have Jake Irvin, who holds a 2-0 record over five appearances this season. Although the Nationals have some of their key pieces on the injured list, such as Paul DeJong, Derek Law, and Orlando Ribalta, they remain hopeful, especially given their decent record against the Orioles and Rockies.

Since this is the start of a three-game series, it’s difficult to predict how the opener will play out. But this matchup is highly anticipated and will take place under the bright lights of Nationals Park.