Tag: MRI

Edwin Díaz Getting Midday MRI; Mets Fear Worst

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...

Brandon Nimmo’s MRI Clean; Day-to-Day with Quad Tightness

Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is being considered day-to-day after an MRI on his left quadriceps muscle came back clean, the team announced. The 29-year-old left Wednesday’s game in the first inning when felt discomfort in the quad. He said he originally felt it on a slide in the top of the inning, then in the bottom half, he pulled up on a fly ball to center, allowing Jeff McNeil to make...

DeGrom’s MRI Results Show Considerable Healing

On Monday, Jacob deGrom was scheduled to undergo a second MRI on his ailing shoulder. Sidelined since being scratched from his final spring start after feeling discomfort in his pitching shoulder, subsequently landing on the IL to begin the season. His rotation-mates stepped up in his absence, leading New York to five consecutive series victories in April. After the Mets 5-2 win on Monday night...

Jacob DeGrom Scratched From Friday Start, Getting MRI

UPDATED POST: 4/1/22, 8:40 AM Buck Showalter announced on Friday morning that Jacob deGrom had been scratched from his start today and that Felix Peña will take his place. DeGrom is headed for an MRI on Friday morning around 9:30 a.m., and we will keep you posted with further details. ORIGINAL POST: 3/31/22, 21:55 Jacob deGrom felt tightness in his right throwing shoulder while playing catch on...

DeGrom Still Expects to Pitch on Opening Day

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom talked to reporters on Thursday afternoon about the back tightness that led him to get an MRI. The MRI showed nothing that concerned the Mets and they consider him day-to-day. DeGrom left an intrasquad game on Tuesday after one inning after telling trainers he felt like his back couldn’t loosen up. The back-to-back Cy Young winner said he was being overly...

Nothing Concerning in DeGrom’s MRI

Update – 3:15 PM Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the MRI on Jacob deGrom’s back showed nothing that concerned the Mets. The ace is considered day-to-day after pulling himself with back tightness from his outing on Tuesday. DeGrom is supposed to start on Opening Day vs the Braves on July 24. Original – 1:37 PM Mets manager Luis Rojas announced that Jacob deGrom...

Michael Conforto Tweaked His Side, Sent For Further Evaluation

Mets fans, this is the third injury article I’m writing and Spring Training isn’t even over yet. First there was Seth Lugo and his pinky toe. Then there was J.D. Davis and his shoulder. Then there was Brandon Nimmo and his heart. Now there is Michael Conforto and his side. According to Newsday’s Tim Healey, Conforto tweaked his side while making a catch in right field during...

Morning Briefing: MLB, Astros Digging Already Deep Hole Even Deeper

Good morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News Edwin Diaz threw live batting practice to Matt Adams, Eduardo Nunez, and Jed Lowrie. Rick Porcello also threw his first live bullpen session as a Met. Seth Lugo will be shut down for at least a few days and will miss the beginning of the Grapefruit League season due to a pinky toe fracture. Latest MLB News The San Francisco Giants are excluding Aubrey...

MRI Reveals Torn Hamstring For Robinson Cano

The Mets did not receive good news today from Robinson Cano’s MRI. The MRI revealed a torn hamstring, which will likely sideline the veteran second baseman for many weeks.  (Anthony DiComo, MLB.com) Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports adds that no surgery is required, but there is no timetable for a return. Cano injured his hamstring during Sunday’s game against the Pirates. Though Cano had a...

Morning Briefing: Mets Turn To Flexen Looking To Win Series

Good Morning Mets Fans!! Today, Chris Flexen will make his first start if the year in place of Jacob deGrom, who was placed on the IL yesterday. The Mets will look to win their first series since sweeping the Marlins during the first week of April. Miles Mikolas will take the hill for the Cards. The game is at 2:15 p.m. and can be viewed on WPIX 11 and WBCS 880. Good News: Vargas had his best...

Lowrie Has Soreness Behind Left Knee

The Mets announced that Jed Lowrie has soreness behind his left knee according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. GM Brodie Van Wagenen said on Thursday night that the MRI showed no significant damage to the knee. The 34-year-old Lowrie signed a two-year deal the Mets this offseason and is expected to see a majority of his time at third base in 2019. In other injury news, Brandon Nimmo is expected...

MRI Clean on Brandon Nimmo’s Finger

The New York Mets announced on Friday afternoon that the MRI on Brandon Nimmo’s left index finger came back clean. He is sore and day-to-day. Nimmo left the game in the third inning on Thursday after getting hit on the left hand against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Mets announced during that game that the x-rays on the left index finger of Nimmo were negative. Nimmo swung at the pitch...

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