Collins: Wright had injection for 'serious' neck injury

David Wright received a pain-killing injection in his neck Tuesday, according to manager Terry Collins, a day after the New York Mets third baseman was diagnosed with a herniated disk.

Collins told ESPN's Adam Rubin he thinks Wright's neck injury is "serious," and that the Mets captain will be re-evaluated in the next 48 hours once the injection takes effect.

Wright was scheduled to see a specialist Tuesday to determine whether he would require a stint on the disabled list. Wright has been sidelined since Saturday with what the club previously described as a "stiff neck." At the time, the Mets said Wright's injury isn't related to his ailing back, though the veteran star has missed time in each of the past two seasons because of neck-related discomfort.

''It's been slight, but at least there's been a little bit of relief the last couple of days,'' Wright said Monday. ''I've got my fingers crossed that this medication kicks in a little bit.''

Last May, Wright was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, which is a narrowing of the spinal column. Wright's ailing back has limited him to 37 games this season, where he's batting .226/.350/.438 with seven homers and eight doubles.