Apr
5
2012

Torres Confirms He’s Heading To The DL

An article by Hojo's Mojo

Update 4:45 PM

Torres confirms he’s going to the DL and when asked how long he’ll be out he responded “I don’t know, three weeks?”.

He’s on his way to Port St. Lucie to begin rehab on his calf.

The Mets options to replace him on the roster would be Adam Loewen, Vinny Rottino, Matt den Dekker and Kirk Nieuwenhuis. Neither of them are perfect options for a variety of reasons.

Original Post 4:05 PM

Andres Torres, who had dealt with a strained left calf for most of spring training, came up lame while chasing a Tyler Pastornicky shot to center in the seventh inning. Torres immediately departed the game, and it looked like he may have re-injured that same left calf.

Scott Hairston took over in center field.

Following the game, Terry Collins said, “I’m sure we’ll have to make a move for tomorrow,” an indication that a trip to the DL is likely.

Collins also said Ruben Tejada will replace Torres as the team’s lead-off hitter.

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10 Comments + Add Comment

srt April 5, 2012 at 4:13 pm

Obviously that calf was not healed.

I’d have to think he’ll be going to the DL. Wonder who they call up?
stick April 5, 2012 at 4:19 pm

just one of those injuries that can nag on for a long time. But, it was worth a try if he really was feeling good, and was able to play without issue for the last week.

at some point, you can’t just keep giving it extra time to make sure.

who they call up? Was wondering that too. Not sure if Kirk ever started playing. So den dekker? or can they find someone out in the FA world now? WIth Torres coming back I stopped paying attention.

unless they think hairston/baxter can cover it, and call up someone like Rottino?

should be interesting.
- XtreemIcon April 5, 2012 at 4:34 pm
  
  Busted it around the bases pretty well. Maybe it was the slowing down then speeding up.
Angelo April 5, 2012 at 5:58 pm

Tejada will improve , call up Loewen , he´s a beast
trs86 April 5, 2012 at 6:37 pm

There are still a few names out there like Spillbroghs and Lewis. I think.
- Fonzie13 April 5, 2012 at 8:09 pm
  
  Can Lewis play CF trs?
RickeyBobby April 5, 2012 at 7:05 pm

I lost track of Kirk’s health, i hope he’s got some ab’s during past couple weeks and can be called up for a few weeks, lefty bat can play cf but he’s a beast more then defensive specialist..it’s poss they bring up DenDekker for his Def at some point during this DL stint but they’d prob let him get some minor league ab’s first..my guess is Rottino thou..
- srt April 5, 2012 at 9:07 pm
  
  I didn’t think Rottino was on the 40 man though.
- Stick April 5, 2012 at 9:43 pm
  
  Kirk played tonight. Really should get some solid PT down in the minors to get locked in before he comes up.
  
  plus, it would be nice if when he comes up it is to play and stay.
Dave April 6, 2012 at 7:30 am

Uh-OH, NOT AGAIN!!!! More injuries…..hopefullt Torres will be back soon!!! Great win today on OPENING DAY!!

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