Updated, 10:38 AM
New York Mets infielder addressed the media on Saturday morning in Port St. Lucie, touching on the aftermath of the MRI he underwent on his left knee on Friday.
“We got confirmation there was no major damage, so it’s good news,” Lowrie told the media (video via Anthony DiComo of MLB.com), before outlining his course of action to return as soon as possible. “Treat it, build the strength, and just continue to progress accordingly.”
The 34-year-old referred to a timetable for resuming baseball activities as something “we haven’t gone over with them yet”, presumably referring to the Mets and their medical staff.
As per Tim Healey of Newsday, Lowrie stressed his desire to be ready for the start of the regular season on March 28 in Washington.
“I want to be out there with the guys on Opening Day,” he said. “But we need to make sure this is right and doesn’t linger.”
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The New York Mets released a broad diagnosis on infielder Jed Lowrie‘s injured left knee on Saturday morning, saying the 34-year-old is dealing with a “capsule sprain”.
Lowrie signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Mets this offseason after spending the last three years in Oakland (played in 153 and 157 games in 2017 and 2018, respectively).
The knee capsule is the structure that surrounds the knee and consists of ligaments such as the dreaded ACL, MCL, and LCL that hold the joint in place, fluid sacs, and bone.
On Friday, the Mets declined to make Lowrie available to the media, but Mets skipper Mickey Callaway did comment on the situation, saying, “It’s nothing serious at this point”, adding “it’s something we have to pay attention to and progress in the right way”, as per Mike Puma of the New York Post.
Callaway seemed comfortable (as per the Associated Press) with the team’s depth behind Lowrie, alluding to general manager Brodie Van Wagenen’s attempt to shore up the Mets’ infield roster this offseason in additions like Robinson Cano, Lowrie, and J.D. Davis, as well as the arrival of highly touted first base prospect Pete Alonso.
“That’s why we brought in depth. If something unfortunate happens, we’re covered,” he said. “The guys we have in their 30s have played a lot of games in their 30s.”
We’ll keep you updated as more information becomes available.
