According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, it’s of the “You better sit down” variety, rather than “Daddy flew home early, aand brought us pie!” kind of news. More as I hear specifics. UPDATE: Davis will be shut down for three weeks. If he doesn’t heal by then,... Read More →
We now interrupt this season of angst, financial ruin, injuries and despair to bring you the case for hope. After last night’s win, the Mets have won three in a row. They stand just 4.5 games out of the wild card, 6.5 games out of first place. And while the… Read More →
Sad news from the Mets, as Jose Reyes just learned that his grandmother passed away. He’ll be on leave for 3-7 days, as per the bereavement leave policy. The Mets have yet to name a replacement on the roster, but this could be the means by which they replace RA… Read More →
The news is not great from Citi Field this afternoon: David Wright was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his back. The Mets are seeking a second opinion, but right now they believe ten days of rest should heal it. I will point out the silver lining here: Wright wasn’t… Read More →
Some news to dampen enthusiasm from the Mets: Jenrry Mejia has a complete tear of his Medial Collateral Ligament, according to a press release from the team. He is seeking a second opinion, but the injury will likely end his season. Mejia was used in a fairly ludicrous manner last… Read More →
With Chris Young scheduled to start Tuesday in Washington, the Mets activated Young from the Disabled List, but chose not to demote Dillon Gee. Instead, Gee stays with New York, while D.J. Carrasco heads to Triple-A Buffalo. This move makes sense for many reasons. Gee pitched well, while Carrasco hadn’t… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – Carlos Beltran says he will miss the rest of the New York Mets’ season after an MRI showed he has mild inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee. Beltran left the Mets’ game against Milwaukee on Tuesday night and had the test today. He says the… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – The New York Mets say pitcher Jenrry Mejia won’t pitch again this season after being diagnosed with a strained right shoulder blade. The 20-year-old right-hander left in the third inning of Wednesday night’s 8-7 win over Pittsburgh, and the team said Thursday an MRI exam revealed… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – Johan Santana is set to have shoulder surgery Tuesday. The Mets say a second opinion given by noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews confirms that the two-time AL Cy Young Award winner has a torn anterior capsule on the front and bottom of his left shoulder and… Read More →
In another dismal year for the Mets organization, this latest news puts the cherry on the top of a disastrous season. Here is a statement from the Mets on Johan Santana’s condition: “An MRI at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan yesterday revealed that Mets pitcher Johan Santana has… Read More →
The New York Mets today announced that they have activated catcher Rod Barajas from the 15-Day Disabled List and optioned outfielder Fernando Martinez to Buffalo (AAA) of the International League. Barajas, who has been on the Disabled List since July 27 with a strained left oblique, will be active for… Read More →
HOUSTON (AP) – Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez has a torn thumb ligament in his pitching hand and will need surgery to repair the injury, which presumably was sustained when punching his girlfriend’s father at Citi Field. The Mets announced the injury before Monday night’s game at the Houston Astros. They… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – The Mets have put outfielder Jason Bay on the 15-day disabled list with a concussion. Today’s move was made retroactive to July 26, the day after the end of a series at Dodger Stadium in which Bay was injured. Bay got hurt Friday night when he… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – The New York Mets have put catcher Rod Barajas on the 15-day disabled list and promoted infielder Mike Hessman from Triple-A. Barajas had an MRI exam today that showed a mild strain on his left side. The move was retroactive to Sunday. The 32-year-old Hessman has… Read More →
LOS ANGELES (AP) – New York Mets right-hander John Maine has had arthroscopic surgery Friday to clean out scar tissue from his shoulder and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training. A Mets spokesman said Saturday the procedure was performed by Dr. Michael Citotti in Philadelphia…. Read More →