Category: Injuries
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Steven Matz is not feeling better, and his NLDS roster spot is growing more doubtful
Steven Matz’s status for the Division Series continues to grow more in doubt with each passing day. Terry Collins said on Friday afternoon Matz is visiting with team doctors now and is not with the club. He said Matz is not feeling much better, and is therefore doubtful to pitch as planned against the Nationals this…
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Wilmer Flores, Yoenis Cespedes likely unavailable on Friday
While the Mets rest and prepare for the playoffs, they’re dealing with some injury issues which they hope resolve themselves over the next eight days. Terry Collins said after Thursday’s loss to the Phillies Wilmer Flores – who exited Wednesday’s game against the Phillies with back stiffness – continues to have discomfort and is unlikely…
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Steven Matz to toss a ball on Thursday, hopefully pitch in relief this weekend
There may be hope for Steven Matz and his playoff status after all. Terry Collins said on Thursday in Philadelphia Matz is expected to lightly toss a baseball at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday. If all goes well, Matz will be slated for 5-6 innings of relief against the Nationals this weekend, weather permitting. Matz arrived…
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Juan Uribe not making progress from chest injury, NLDS in doubt
More and more it’s looking like Juan Uribe may be sidelined for the Division Series, if not longer. Terry Collins said on Thursday morning Uribe has made minimal to no progress since aggravating a chest injury he sustained during the series against the Yankees while diving after a ball. Collins said the injury is where the sternum meets…
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Wilmer Flores exits Wednesday’s game with lower back stiffness
The Mets have been dropping like flies in Philadelphia this week. Wilmer Flores exited Wednesday’s game running the bases in the fourth inning with a stiff lower back. Ruben Tejada replaced Flores and took over at shortstop. Flores has also been dealing with strep throat, which presumably kept him out of the lineup on Tuesday night.…
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