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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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After being shockingly released by the Brewers on Tuesday, it may not take long for Claudio Vargas to get back into work. The New York Post is reporting that the Mets will show a “strong interest” in the right hander now that he’s cleared waivers to be the team’s fifth starter.
“That’s a good name,” […]
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To win the job as the team’s fifth starter, Orlando Hernandez is going to have to do something over the next two weeks to make the Mets’ brass feel he’s capable of holding the spot. In his simulated game today, Hernandez didn’t do anything to impress the club, as his fastball topped out at […]
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With the rash of injuries experienced in Spring Training, the Mets are in the market for backups. The team is focusing on acquiring two pieces: a right handed hitter who can play both first base and right field, and a middle infielder who can play a solid shortstop.
The group of players the Mets are […]
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The Mets were supposedly putting Orlando Hernandez on the trade market over the winter with the thought in mind that if they could move him, they would sign Kyle Lohse to replace him in their rotation. Turns out the Mets didn’t get any takers for the 40-something year old pitcher. Hernandez is listed […]
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