New York Mets third baseman David Wright was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday after an MRI revealed a mild strain of his right hamstring.

The Mets said Wright received a cortisone injection following Wednesday's tests and will be restricted from all activities for at least two days.

Wright, who sustained the injury while stealing a base in the Mets' 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, told reporters after the game that he expected to make his first trip to the disabled list since 2013. The seven-time All-Star missed nearly two months that season after trying to play through a strained hamstring.

"Hopefully for me the worst case scenario is you miss two weeks rather do something stupid and play through it and have to miss two months," Wright said. "As upset and as frustrated as I am right now, it's probably the smartest thing to do. Hopefully the right thing to do."

Mets manager Terry Collins sounded decidedly less optimistic regarding the health of Wright's ailing hamstring.

"That's a major problem," Collins said. "If it wasn't major, David Wright wouldn't open his mouth."

General manager Sandy Alderson also believes a three-week timeline for Wright's return to action seems more realistic.

Wright is off to a strong start after being limited by injuries the last two seasons, going 11-for-33 (.333) with one home run and four RBIs through eight games.

The Mets called up infielder Eric Campbell from Triple-A to take Wright's place on the roster.