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Morning Briefing: Max Scherzer Sidelined Several Months Following Surgery

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, Jeff Wilson of Rangers Today reported that former Met Max Scherzer had surgery on Thursday for a herniated disc. The recovery is expected to sideline Scherzer until June or July. Scherzer, who was with the Mets for 2022 and the first half of 2023, was traded to the Rangers and won a World Series with the club despite allowing seven earned runs in 9 2/3...

Lindor Played Entire 2023 Season with Bone Spur

UPDATE According to a report from SNY’s Andy Martino, Lindor actually first felt the effects of a bone spur in his right elbow during spring training this season, but played through the injury all season long. According to Martino, Lindor did not want to stop playing, or to make his injury public. ORIGINAL POST Francisco Lindor underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow...

Sources: Bryce Montes De Oca Underwent Tommy John Surgery

Bryce Montes de Oca has undergone Tommy John surgery, according to MMO’s very own Michael Mayer. As a result, the righty will now miss the entire 2023 season and longer as he begins his long road to recovery. It is a big blow for both de Oca and the Mets. The Mets announced the following: Yesterday, Bryce Montes de Oca underwent surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. During...

Bryce Montes De Oca Undergoing Surgery

The Mets removed right-handed relief pitcher Bryce Montes de Oca a few weeks ago from his outing after the flame thrower exhibited command issues and a dip in velocity. As a precaution, they would send him for further tests and imaging. The MRI showed no ligament damage, and the Mets were hopeful that he would only miss a few weeks of action with a stress reaction in his elbow. Per Russell...

Morning Briefing: Jose Altuve to Get Surgery on Thumb

Good morning, Mets fans! Astros general manager Dana Brown confirmed Sunday that Jose Altuve has a broken right thumb and will need to undergo surgery. Brown said there is no timetable for Altuve’s return. He suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch by Daniel Bard in the fifth inning of Team Venezuela’s quarterfinal game against the USA. WBC Scores USA 14, Cuba 2 Pete Alonso:...

Edwin Díaz Undergoes Successful Surgery

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...

Jose Quintana To Have Rib Surgery, Out Until July

Updated Post, March 14, 2023, 3:20 p.m. Billy Eppler announced José Quintana has a lesion on his rib. It is benign, but he will still have bone graft surgery on the area. He’ll be out until at least July. The lesion was found when doing tests on the stress fracture he suffered in a rib. Original Post, March 13, 2023, 1:52 p.m. The Mets are planning to shut down starting pitcher Jose...

Starling Marte Took Live Batting Practice

Updated Post – Feb. 23, 13:55 Mets right fielder Starling Marte took live batting practice on Thursday in Mets camp off starter Kodai Senga. Marte also took full regular BP as he recovers from groin surgery. Buck Showalter told the media after BP that the Mets have a date in mind for when Marte will likely start playing in games, but don’t want to get it out there publicly yet....

Matt Allan Underwent UCL Revision Surgery

The Mets announced on Saturday afternoon that pitching prospect Matthew Allan underwent UCL revision surgery last month. The surgery is essentially like having Tommy John, meaning Allan will miss the entire 2023 season. This is the third surgery for Allan over the last couple of years that started with Tommy John in May of 2021 and then ulnar nerve transposition January of 2022. Allan was taken...

Morning Briefing: Bryce Harper Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Happy Thanksgiving, Mets fans! Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports reports that according to a person with knowledge of the situation, Bryce Harper had Tommy John surgery Wednesday and it went “very well.” He could be back hitting competitively by mid-May. The two-time NL MVP would obviously be a huge addition for the Phillies when he returns to play. Now, it is time for the morning...

Starling Marte Had Surgery to Repair Core Muscle

The New York Mets announced on Thursday afternoon that Starling Marte underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a core muscle injury sustained in the second half of this season. A typical recovery timeline is eight weeks. He’s expected to be without restriction in Spring Training. Marte, 34, had a fantastic first season with the Mets hitting .292/.347/.468 with 24 doubles, five triples, 16 home...

Francisco Álvarez Undergoes Surgery on Right Ankle

According to reports, New York Mets and MLB top prospect Francisco Álvarez underwent right ankle surgery. Álvarez posted a post-operation photo on his Instagram. Mets top prospect Francisco Álvarez posted this photo on Instagram. He missed time towards the end of the season with an ankle injury and then returned to Triple-A/majors. pic.twitter.com/IEiuR7ncl8 — Mike Mayer (@mikemayer22)...

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