Category: Injuries
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Daniel Murphy now expected to return on Tuesday
Daniel Murphy has played two rehab games at third base for Single-A, going 4-for-8 so far on his assignment. On Saturday afternoon at Citi Field, Terry Collins said Murphy will play for St. Lucie again tonight, and the club is hopeful he can return Tuesday against the Cubs. It’s clear the Mets are following a…
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Daniel Murphy rakes in second rehab game
Daniel Murphy appears to be almost ready to return from his rehab assignment. Murphy had a huge game for the St. Lucie Mets at Tradition Field on Friday night, going 4-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in the Mets 9-3 win over the Bradenton Marauders. Murphy played eight innings third base…
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Ruben Tejada has a bruised elbow, day-to-day
Ruben Tejada was hit on the elbow by a pitch from Johnny Cueto in the fourth inning. Tejada ran the bases in the fourth inning but was removed before the top of the fifth inning and was replaced by Eric Campbell. X-rays were negative on Tejada’s elbow – he is day-to-day.
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Timeline for Daniel Murphy’s return remains unclear
On Thursday, Daniel Murphy began a rehab assignment with the St. Lucie Mets as he continues to progress towards returning to the Mets. On Friday, Sandy Alderson said Murphy will play for St. Lucie again tonight, and the club will decide what the next step is soon thereafter, either after the game or tomorrow morning. “This is…
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David Wright progressing, but hasn’t resumed baseball activities
The Mets continue to wait and hope David Wright returns at some point this year. Sandy Alderson said on Friday Wright has made some progress as he endeavors to return from the disabled list. However, Wright’s progress has yet to transition into any baseball activities. Wright is still in Los Angeles working with Dr. Robert Watkins…