Apr
20
2011

Parnell To The DL, Izzy To Setup, Bay Back Tomorrow

An article by Hojo's Mojo

Some quick items of note from Mets manager Terry Collins who spoke to beat reporters just a short while ago…

The Mets have placed reliever Bobby Parnell on the 15 day disabled list with numbness in his finger. He is expected to undergo further tests tomorrow including an MRI to try and see if he has a blood clot.

For now, team doctors have placed Parnell on an aspirin regimen which will act as a blood thinner to help treat the clot and avoid surgery.

Parnell’s spot on the roster will be replaced tomorrow, when Jason Bay is activated from the disabled list.

This now means that Jason Isringhausen will be the new setup man and the bridge to closer Francisco Rodriguez. Izzy has been solid since being activated and has considerable experience as a late game option.

Also, Dillon Gee who pitched effectively in his first start for the Mets, will get at least one more start before Chris Young is expected to be activated from the disabled list. Young is expected to pitch in a simulated game tomorrow.

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4 Comments + Add Comment

Bayonne Mets Fan April 20, 2011 at 5:28 pm

Hojo what do you think of Misch being sent down?
- Hojo's Mojo April 20, 2011 at 5:45 pm
  
  I like Misch, I know he’s just average, but he’s very consistent and keeps the team in games. That said, I was shocked he didnt make the team out of spring when they opted to go with Blaine Boyer. As for now, they are in a numbers crunch and Iggy hasnt given them a reason to send him down yet.
Hitman April 20, 2011 at 5:59 pm

If he does well in his next start, can they just please retain Gee in the rotation when Young returns and put Capauno in the pen so we have our 2nd LHP in the pen? I cannot stress this enough….WE NEED ANOTHER LEFTY!
Des April 20, 2011 at 6:51 pm

My best wishes to Bobby Parnell for a speedy recovery. Aspirin and maybe Plavix might do the trick. Good luck Bobby.

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