Lagares' elbow examination Wednesday confirmed that he will not need surgery, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lagares played 2015 with a partially torn elbow ligament. Surgery was a possible option though he will now rest the elbow this winter rather than undergoing an operation. That injury resulted in the Mets advising Lagares to be cautious in the field, especially when throwing. With Yoenis Cespedes expected to sign elsewhere and Lagares' much better numbers against southpaws, the Mets will likely look to sign or acquire a left-handed bat to face righties.