The New York Mets‘ rotation got another huge hit this week when it was announced that Marcus Stroman wouldn’t be ready for the start of the season with a left calf tear. He was placed in the 10-day injured list on July 22nd as a result, and is considered week to week at this point.
The Mets’ righty said he wants to continue throwing bullpen sessions as part of his rehab. “My recovery methods are with the best of them,†he said. “I do everything to make sure I’m going to be able to play this game for a very, very, very, very long time. This is not something I’m worried about, because honestly, if I had never gotten the MRI, I would probably still be making my start.â€
The New York Mets’ de facto second starter following Noah Syndergaard’s Tommy John surgery a few months ago has said that he can throw off a mound without discomfort, but since he feels pain while running, he needs to rehab in order to be able to perform every required baseball activity on a diamond.
The Mets need him back ASAP
Stroman already threw a 55-pitch bullpen session after suffering the injury, and it is important that he keeps his arm sharp. That would mean a quicker return for the impending free agent.
The Mets won the first game of the season 1-0 against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field, with a stellar performance of ace Jacob deGrom. Behind the two-time Cy Young award winner, the landscape looks pretty thin as far as the rotation goes, given Syndergaard and Stroman’s injuries.
It is presumed that Corey Oswalt will fill the fifth starter role ahead of David Peterson, who impressed during spring training and summer camp. Steven Matz, Rick Porcello and Michael Wacha complete the group.