Alou close to return, status hinges on Schneider’s health

Moises Alou is “as close to day-to-day as can be,” according to general manager Omar Minaya. So, when will he play?
The Mets were hoping to activate Alou prior to tonight’s game and have him in the lineup when the Mets play the Braves this weekend, but that scenario may be in doubt now because […]

El Duque suffers another setback

While the Mets learned of a timetable on one pitcher, they have lost time on another.
Orlando Hernandez was checked out by a team orthopedist and was told that his right foot would have to stay in a walking boot for at least two more weeks. This news comes two weeks after he was originally […]

Pedro to return to mound in 10-14 days

After being examined by team orthopedist David Altchek, the Mets and Pedro Martinez finally have a timetable for his return. Altchek’s prognosis is that Martinez can return to the mound in 10-14 days, but that would just be for a bullpen session.
Pedro had been hoping to return from the disabled list around that time, […]

Alou to return Friday

Moises Alou may beat his timetable of May 1 for his return. If he doesn’t suffer any setback, Alou could return to the Mets on Friday.
Alou officially began his come back yesterday, going 3-for-3 with a double in five innings in his first rehab game. Alou is expected to take today off before […]

Pedro’s return delayed

When Pedro Martinez suffered his ‘mild’ hamstring strain, the Mets said he would be out four to six weeks with the injury. Two weeks later, the Mets have ruled out any possible return before the six week mark.
Mets’ general manager Omar Minaya told the New York Post that they expect Pedro to be out […]

Hernandez shut down for two weeks

Following his MRI yesterday, the Mets have shut Orlando Hernandez down for two weeks. His MRI revealed a tendon strain that will place him in a boot for two weeks.
This will likely push him back at least a month, as he will have to restart his rehab process before returning to the majors.
Now that […]

Mets nearing deal for Vargas

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the New York Mets are close to signing Claudio Vargas to a minor league contract. The Mets are looking for options to help fill a void left in the rotation due to injuries to both Pedro Martinez and Orlando Hernandez.
Vargas was released by the Brewers on March 25, at […]

El Duque has another MRI on foot

Orlando Hernandez had been pitching for Mets minor league teams hoping to get back to the major leagues soon. The Mets were hoping he’d be available to take the place of Pedro Martinez in their rotation while he’s out with his hamstring injury.
That likely won’t be the case anymore as Hernandez was sent back […]

Pedro to DL with hamstring injury

UPDATE (4-2-08; 6:12 PM): According to Newsday, the Mets have just placed Pedro Martinez on the 15-day disabled list with his hamstring problem. They have called up Nelson Figueroa to take his place on the roster.
The Mets have not yet released any information regarding his MRI that he was scheduled to have today.
UPDATE (4-2-08; […]

Pelfrey to open in rotation

After morning meetings with Willy Randolph, Mike Pelfrey came out on top in the race for the Mets fifth starter. Pelfrey’s first start will come on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves.
With the news, Orlando Hernandez will open the season on the 15-day disabled list.

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