PROFILES » SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — David Wright rejoined the New York Mets

Friday Carlos Martinez Jersey , though he remains on the disabled list, and said he met with team officials to discuss what he needs to prove physically in order to get back in a major league game for the first time since 2016.The seven-time All-Star third baseman took grounders before the Mets faced the San Francisco Giants and said he’s “cautiously optimistic” he’ll get into a game in September. The Mets have not announced a timetable for his return.Wright is trying to come back from back, neck and shoulder injuries that have required three surgeries and kept the 35-year-old off the field since May 27, 2016. He said team management discussed what he needs to show to rejoin the lineup.“I’ve been told I need to do certain things to be activated. There are some plays I’m still having a hard time with,” he said Lance Lynn Jersey , without being specific. “They truly want me to get to the point that I can play, now it’s up to me to do it.”Wright hit .171 in 12 minor-league rehab games over the past few weeks, but said Friday he feels comfortable defensively and needs to focus on his timing at the plate.“The goal for me for the last two years is to play in the big leagues. When that time comes, I want to be able to hold my own out there,” he said. “I truly believe it’s going to happen Mark McGwire Jersey , it’s just a matter of when.“I’ve got two young daughters that have never seen me play,” Wright added. “It’s up to me to show I can go out there and play at this level. I don’t want to be a liability out there.” PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dexter Fowler’s difficult season has taken another downturn as the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder has sustained a broken left foot and will wear a walking boot for one month.Fowler was put on the 10-day disabled list prior to Saturday night’s game with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Second baseman Kolten Wong was activated from the 10-day DL.Fowler was examined by team doctors. He’ll be reevaluated after a month in the boot.The 32-year-old Fowler was removed in the eighth inning of Friday night’s 7-6 loss to the Pirates. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said Fowler was injured earlier in the game when he fouled a ball off the foot.Fowler is hitting just .180 with eight home runs and 31 RBIs in 90 games. This is the second year of his $82.5-million, five-year contract.“He was finding his feel at the plate, putting some good swings on the ball and getting the opportunity,” Mozeliak said. “Sometimes things happen for a reason. Hopefully http://www.stlouiscardinalsteamshop.com/authentic-marcell-ozuna-jersey , this gets him to a spot where he can come back better next year, though we haven’t ruled out seeing him again this year.”Wong had been out since July 22 with left knee inflammation. He is hitting .216 with seven homers and 24 RBIs in 91 games.