Black (shoulder) has been diagnosed with a "mild" rotator cuff strain, according to general manager Sandy Alderson, and there's a good chance he is done for the season, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports. It certainly makes sense that the Mets would want to be careful with Black, who is one of the team's top relief pitchers. Fortunately, the fact that he has not been 100 percent ruled out for the season suggests that it's something he'll be able to fully recover from in time for the start of the 2015 season.

Black (shoulder) will undergo a precautionary MRI on Sunday, The Record reports. Black has been dealing with weakness and soreness in his throwing shoulder since returning from the DL on September 8. With only a dozen games remaining, and the Mets well out of contention, it's possible Black will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. "We're going to be very, very careful," manager Terry Collins said.

Black will be examined by team doctors after experiencing shoulder weakness during Saturday's game against the Nationals, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports. Rubin reports that Black's four-seam fastball averaged 93.8 mph, about 2.5 mph off of his average speed, and Black said after the game he felt an ache in his shoulder. Black tossed one inning of relief against the Nationals, throwing 18 pitches and allowing a hit and an earned run. He was just activated from the DL on Monday after missing time with a herniated disk in his neck.

Black (neck) was activated from the 15-day DL on Monday. Though his season was considered in jeopardy as recently as two weeks ago, he made significant strides in his recovery from a herniated disc in his neck over the last few days to earn his way back to the Mets bullpen. He cleared a final hurdle by tossing a side session prior to Monday's game, with manager Terry Collins and the team trainer both signing off on his activation. He'll act as one of the top setup men to closer Jenrry Mejia.

Black, who is out with a herniated disc in his neck, may be activated when eligible Monday, the Star-Ledger reports. Black was expected to miss the rest of the year. so his possible return is surprising. He threw a bullpen session Thursday and had no ill-effects, paving the way for his future activation.

Black, who was placed on the 15-day DL Thursday retroactive to Aug. 24, likely will miss the rest of the season, Kristie Ackert of the the NY Daily News reports. Black received an injection in his neck to aid the healing. He won't needed surgery but is expected to need to rest for six weeks. Black had a breakthrough campaign out of the bullpen, stranding 25 of 26 inherited runners while displaying better control lately, he should head into spring training as the favorite to open 2015 as the team's seventh-inning reliever.

Black was placed on the 15-day DL Thursday retroactive to Aug. 24. Black is dealing with a herniated disk in his neck, which should put him on the shelf for at least another week at the minimum. If he does return prior to the conclusion of the 2014 season, he'll once again serve in middle relief. Daisuke Matsuzaka was activated to take his roster spot.

Black has been diagnosed with a slight herniated disc in his neck, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal reports. While the injury sounds concerning, manager Terry Collins' said Black's herniated disc isn't nearly a severe as an ailment of a similar nature that resulted in season-ending surgery for fellow reliever Bobby Parnell last September. Instead, the Mets just plan to have Black rest the next few days, after he received an injection Thursday. He's not expected to land on the DL.

Black (neck) is expected to miss the next few days, Marc Carig of Newsday reports. With fellow reliever Josh Edgin also unavailable for the next day or two due to elbow inflammation, Black's injury puts the Mets bullpen in a tough spot. If starter Zack Wheeler fails to go six or seven innings Wednesday against the Braves, the team may have no choice but to recall another reliever from the minors.

Black was unavailable Tuesday night due to a stiff neck, Marc Carig of Newsday reports. Manager Terry Collins said he held Black out as a precautionary measure to give him an extra day of recovery. He expects the hard-throwing reliever to be ready to go for Wednesday's game against the Braves.