David Wright underwent surgery and is done for 2016:

The Mets officially need a third baseman.

After weeks therapy and oral and local medications, David Wright has decided to have surgery to repair the herniated disc in his neck. The surgery was scheduled for Thursday in California with Dr. Robert Watkins, the Mets announced Thursday morning.

While the Mets said there is no timetable for Wright’s return, the Mets captain’s season is effectively over.

The Mets were 20-17 when Wright played in a game, .541. They are 15-12 without him, .556. So they haven’t missed him that much, as Wright wasn’t really contributing, especially on the road. I hear former Mets shortstop Jose Reyes is available.

Meanwhile, the Twins lose Glen Perkins to shoulder surgery:

All-Star closer Glen Perkins will miss the rest of the season because of a torn labrum and rotator cuff problems that will likely require surgery, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

The diagnosis comes after Perkins underwent another Magnetic Resonance Imaging exam this week and received another opinion on his ailing left shoulder. Perkins’ labrum is definitely torn, although it’s unclear how severe the tear is, the source said.

There’s a chance Perkins could be ready at or near the start of the 2017 season, but it could take a little longer.

Better strengthening of the rotator cuff muscles turned this into a very rare injury. Better surgical techniques also means it is no longer a career ender.