25
2012
Francisco Rusty In Rehab Assignment Today
An article by Craig Lerner
Mets closer Frank Francisco began his rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton today, starting his rehab one day later than initially planned.
Francisco was very rusty, allowing one run on three hits, a walk and a strikeout in 2/3 of an inning.
Francisco threw 24 pitches, 14 of which were strikes.
Francisco, who has been on the disabled list since June 23 with a strained left oblique, was slated to begin his rehab on Tuesday with Class A Brooklyn, but discomfort in his right knee — that ultimately required a shot — pushed his schedule back a day.
Francisco says he felt no pain in his knee or any soreness in his oblique.
“We need him back very badly. Our bullpen has had a tough time,” manager Terry Collins said. “He’s the one addition. You’re trying to find bullpen help, we’ve got bullpen help. It’s in-house. We just got to get him back out there.”
Francisco could be back during the west coast swing. He has a 4.97 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP in 31 appearances with 18 saves for the Mets this season.
About the Author: Craig Lerner
I'm a data analyst and researcher for a leading news agency who loves life and is hooked on the Mets. I love following the Amateur Draft and have a particular fondness for the Mets Minor Leagues who I follow each day. Give me a cold beer, a summer day, and a Mets game, and I'm good to go.
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He has a 4.97 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP?
Who cares?
They shouldn’t rush him just let him get back to snuff and then bring him up.
“We need him back very badly.”
Terry needs to stop smoking them funny cigarettes.
They need to wait until he’s “ready” Pitching bad tells Aldserson a guy is ready. Pitching good means you aren’t ready.
If the Francisco that comes back is the one that was pitching the way he was just before the dl then yea you bet Collins wants him back. Now if Collins gets that Francisco is a whole other question.