Category: Injuries
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David Wright will bat second when he returns to the Mets
The finish line is getting so close for the Mets captain, the club has already determined where he will hit in their retro-fitted lineup. Before Tuesday’s 5-1 win over the Marlins, Terry Collins said he intends to bat David Wright second on a regular basis. “His on-base percentage is so good,” the manager explained. “He…
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Terry Collins is going to Port St. Lucie this week with a message for Rafael Montero
Once considered a promising pitching prospect, Rafael Montero has often found himself in his manager’s dog house over the last year, primarily for his inability to come to the big leagues and throw strikes consistently. But he appeared to have found himself during spring training and was being considered for the fifth spot in the…
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David Wright could begin a rehab assignment within a week
David Wright has been working out in front of the Mets at both Citi Field and Marlins Park for the last week, ramping up his baseball activities to include running, taking groundballs and batting practice during that time as he attempts what is likely his one chance at returning in 2015. On Tuesday, Terry Collins…
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Steven Matz cleared to throw, began at 60 feet on Monday
Steven Matz had been idle for the better part of four months as he allowed time for his torn left last muscle to heal. But he was recently cleared to begin a throwing program, and did so at the team’s minor league complex in port St. Lucie on Monday, Terry Collins said in Miami. Matz…
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Erik Goeddel begins rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie
Erik Goeddel has been on the disabled list since June 12 with right elbow discomfort, and he has spent the better part of the last two months rehabbing at the team’s minor league complex in Port St. Lucie. But on Sunday, Goeddel took his first step towards returning on Sunday, pitching 2/3 of an inning while…
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