Category: Injuries
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Rafael Montero to the disabled list with rotator cuff inflammation
Yesterday, Rafael Montero was dispatched to New York to visit with team physicians at the Hospital for Special Surgery after reporting discomfort following his start on Tuesday against the Marlins. This afternoon, Terry Collins said Montero will be placed on the 15-day disabled list with right rotator cuff inflammation, although it’s not considered a serious injury,…
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B-Mets OF Brandon Nimmo is ok after minor injury in Portland
The Mets got a small scare with one of their top prospects on Wednesday, but fortunately, a scare is all it was. In the ninth inning of the Double-A Binghamton Mets 8-3 win over the Portland Sea Dogs in Portland, OF Brandon Nimmo was removed from the game after stepping awkwardly on second base and injuring…
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David Wright took live batting practice in Port St. Lucie on Wednesday
The Mets are closing in on getting their third baseman back. On Wednesday in Miami, Assistant GM John Ricco said David Wright took live batting practice at the Mets minor league complex in Port St. Lucie today. In addition, Wright is running, although he isn’t turning and pivoting during his running drills. The Mets have not specifically…
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Vic Black resumed throwing on Wednesday
Vic Black took some hopeful steps on Wednesday towards returning the the pitching rubber. Terry Collins said today in Miami Black resumed his throwing program today, according to Matt Ehalt of the Bergen Record. Collins said Black will be moved along slowly in order to avoid a reoccurence of his injury. Black has been on the disabled…
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Rafael Montero has shoulder discomfort, heading to New York for exam
Rafael Montero pitched 5 2/3 innings on Tuesday night in Miami, and was optioned back to Triple-A Las Vegas. However, Mets assistant GM John Ricco told reporters in Miami Montero is experiencing shoulder discomfort, and is on his way to the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan for an examination and MRI. If Montero needs…