Neil Walker

Neil Walker (back) remains out Wednesday for Mets

New York Mets infielder Neil Walker (back) remains absent from the Mets' starting lineup on Wednesday night.

What It Means:

Walker hasn't played since departing Sunday's game early with lower back tightness. He may be looking at a stint on the disabled list if he's unable to return soon. Matt Reynolds is playing second and batting seventh in Walker's place.

Walker is slashing .271/.343/.478 with 13 home runs -- just three less than he hit all of last season -- and a .351 wOBA in 230 plate appearances this year. Our models currently project him to hit .260/.325/.428 with 13 home runs and a .323 wOBA over the remaining course of the season.