Tim Healey of Newsday reports Mets reliever Robert Gsellman played catch with the hopes of returning to the Mets bullpen this season.
Gsellman has been on the Injured List retroactive to August 14. Initially, it was classified as right triceps soreness. Subsequently, he has been diagnosed with a torn lat. That is the same injury which cost Noah Syndergaard almost all of his 2017 season.
Aside from the nature of the two injuries, Gsellman’s potential return could be compromised by the Brooklyn Cyclones being the only affiliate to make the playoffs. As a result, the chances of his getting an opportunity for a rehab assignment are slim to none. Keep in mind that assumes he may be physically able for one at some point before the end of the year.
This year, Gsellman made 52 appearances for the Mets going 2-3 with one save, a 4.66 ERA, 1.366 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9, and an 8.5 K/9. If he is able to reasonably repeat this level of performance for the rest of the year, he will be a boost to a struggling bullpen.
