NEW YORK — Hit hard by injuries early in spring training, the

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    In a corresponding move Monday, the Mets placed infielder Nick Madrigal on the 60-day injured list with a broken left shoulder.

    The 27-year-old Madrigal, who was competing for a bench spot, was injured in a spring training game Sunday.

    On Monday, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that Madrigal would be out “a long time.”

    The Associated Press contributed to this report.