Tag: elbow surgery

Opinion: Healthy Carrasco Would Be Huge Boost To Mets Rotation

In what was an extremely disappointing 2021 season, which saw the New York Mets miss the playoffs for a fifth straight year, starter Carlos Carrasco served as one of the club’s biggest underperformers and failed to deliver on his high expectations. Despite those failures, all may not be lost for the 34-year-old pitcher. Acquired in a blockbuster trade from the Cleveland Guardians last...

Carlos Carrasco Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Carlos Carrasco underwent surgery on his right elbow to remove bone fragments, the Mets announced Wednesday. The team says Carrasco is expected to resume baseball activities this winter. Elbow surgery, which was performed by Dr. David Altchek, puts a cap on Carrasco’s arduous first year as a Met. Acquired alongside Francisco Lindor in January, Carrasco suffer a hamstring strain in March...