catcher will undergo surgery to addre s a broken hamate bone in his left wrist, the team announced Friday afternoon. Along with said announcement, the Mets noted that this injury and procedure typically carries a six-week recovery period Cameron Johnson Jersey .In the short term, the Mets have Toms Nido to serve as the starting catcher and has been recalled from the minors to take over Cheick Diallo Jersey the role of backup.McCann, 31, is hitting .196/.266/.286 (63 OPS+) this season and also didn't hit very well last season, either. That isn't where the Mets get value from him, of course, as McCann is an excellent defensive catcher. He controls the running game and works well Mikal Bridges Jersey with a pitching staff. This season, for example, Mets pitchers have a 2.67 ERA with McCann behind the plate compared to 4.05 with Nido.The pitchers will have to get used to different receivers now, though, as six weeks gets us nearly to the end of June. The mind immediately wanders to the po sible promotion of top catcher prospect . The 20 year old is hitting .214/.321/.427 and it's in Double-A, so it doesn't seem likely the Mets would rush his offensive development in the name of shoring up catcher for a few weeks Charles Barkley Jersey with McCann down.Perhaps the Mets find a way to trade for a solid defensive veteran, such as of the Phoenix Suns Hats . Roberto Prez of the would also work, though he's currently on the injured list due to a hamstring strain. The Mets enter Friday at 22-11, tied for the best record in the NL and good enough for a 6 1/2 game lead in the NL East.