18
2009
Alex Cora Injures Thumb
Mets shortstop Alex Cora left Sunday’s game in the third inning with an injured right thumb.
Alex Cora had to leave the game in the third inning after he injured his right thumb sliding headfirst into second base in the first inning.
There was no immediate word as to the severity of the injury.
Cora, 33, injured his thumb sliding into second base on a first-inning double. He remained in the game for another two innings, but did not join his teammates on the field for the bottom of the third.
Fernando Tatis replaced him at shortstop for only his fourth career game at the position and his first since 1998.
The Mets were already using Cora as an injury replacement for Jose Reyes, who has missed the past four games with tendinitis in his right calf.
It’s still uncertain Reyes will need to recover, but Reyes said he would play tomorrow when asked.
About the Author: Rob Johnson
2 Comments + Add Comment
MMO Featured Video
Recent Comments
- Bob L: on Jason Bay Sees 30-Homer Seasons Ahead, Scout Disagrees: i buy it. #1, i think it...
- Bayonne Mets Fan: on A.J. Burnett Close To Being Traded To Pirates: no we don't all agree the Yankees...
- Diana: on MMO Fair Or Foul: Was F-Mart The LH Bat We Needed?: Not sure any GM is trying to...
- any: on MMO Fair Or Foul: Was F-Mart The LH Bat We Needed?: of course the KRod trade was always...
- Metsie: on A.J. Burnett Close To Being Traded To Pirates: Well he's only getting that 6 because...

An article by Hojo's Mojo



so if Cora goes on the DL (I doubt it, but let’s explore), does that mean the Mets call up another outfielder?
dyhrdmet … thanks for making me laugh … it was great and so apropos