Updated Post – March 16, 20:16 PM The New York Mets have confirmed that Edwin Díaz has undergone successful surgery on the torn patellar tendon in his right knee. Díaz is now expected to begin a formal rehab program in about a week. The Mets stated that they will provide additional updates as and when they become available. It is still expected, however, that the star closer will miss the...
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On Wednesday night, a feeling of triumph quickly turned into a somber mood for Team Puerto Rico after New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz sustained a season-ending knee injury while celebrating their victory over Team Dominican Republic. While this is a devastating loss for Team Puerto Rico, it is also a crushing blow to the Mets who are entering 2023 as legit World Series contenders. They will now...
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Thursday, March 16, 2023 • 6:05 PM The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches • West Palm Beach, Florida Kodai Senga (1-0, 4.50) vs. RHP Wily Peralta (0-0, 6.75) WJFK 106.7 (Nationals Radio) The New York Mets are preparing to play their first baseball game on Thursday since the Edwin Díaz injury. It was announced earlier on Thursday that Díaz will undergo surgery on a torn patellar tendon injury in his...
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The Mets were fully aware that their starting pitching depth was going to be tested this season. They had hoped, though, that it wouldn’t be quite this soon. With the news about José Quintana’s surgery for a stress fracture in his rib, the Mets will now be down a starter until at least July. While not ideal for the team, it presents a golden opportunity for one of the Mets’...
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When Jacob deGrom departed for Texas, it was hard to envision the Mets would be able to fill a void that large at the top of their rotation. However, just two days later, they signed Justin Verlander, and the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner has looked the part of the co-ace who can help this team win their first World Series in 37 years. Verlander took the mound for his third...
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Updated Post – March 16, 10:33 AM Andy Martino of SNY has reported that Edwin Díaz will undergo an MRI on his right knee on Thursday, but one source has said initial indications are that Díaz’s injury is “bad.” Martino has also reported that people briefed on the situation fear that Díaz could miss a significant period, perhaps the entire 2023 season. Martino notes that...
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