Trainer's Room: Injuries in 2018

[Edgy MD]

Dominic Smith is suffering from a strained right quad, almost certainly sustained on that dynamite stretch he performed yesterday. He has an MRI (which stands for "a Met is Really Injured") scheduled.

Also
Juan Lagares: strained lefty hammy, day-to-day.
Tim Tebow: sprained ankle, day to day, taking batting practice.
Jay Bruce: plantar fasciitis, day to day.

Longer-Term Dudes
Michael Conforto: dislocated shoulder, aiming for May 1, hitting against soft-toss pitching.
T.J. Rivera: torn UCL and Tommy John surgery, aiming for the second half, should begin throwing shortly.
David Wright: spinal stenosis, disc fusion surgery, rotator cuff surgery, actively rehabbing, allegedly back to his playing weight, return is anybody's guess.

[DocTee]

Bruce: Plantar fasciatis.

That's one of those pestering injuries that could really linger. Here's hoping it doesn't.

[Guest d'Kong76]

Edgy MD wrote: Dominic Smith is suffering from a strained right quad, almost certainly sustained on that dynamite stretch he performed yesterday. He has an MRI (which stands for "a Met is Really Injured") scheduled.

[Zvon]

Ugh! With the injuries already!

Might as well dust this old thing off:

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[Edgy MD]

In the great tradition of Mickey Mantle and Eliott Maddox, Tebow's ankle injury is the result of an unfortunate interaction with a sprinkler head.

[Zvon]

Edgy MD wrote: In the great tradition of Mickey Mantle and Eliott Maddox, Tebow's ankle injury is the result of an unfortunate interaction with a sprinkler head.

....amazin'.

[Fman99]

I found a photo of the Mets' head physician. It explains a lot.

[Zvon]

Fman99 wrote: I found a photo of the Mets' head physician. It explains a lot.

At least he washes his hands.

[Edgy MD]

Jacob deGrom
Injury/Malady: Lower-back stiffness.
Current Activity: A "throwing progression" and a minor league contract for A.J. Griffin.
Prognosis: Day-to-day.

Yoenis Céspedes
Injury/Malady: Mild shoulder soreness.
Current Activity: Rest.
Prognosis: Day-to-day.

Dominic Smith
Injury/Malady: Strained quad, confirmed by MRI (stands for "Muscle Rip Indicator)."
Current Activity: Gradual return to baseball activity.
Prognosis: Sounds like at least a week.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Oh, it's just deGrom and Cespedes. At least it's not anyone important.

[Guest cooby]

Man I wish I could test my mildly sore shoulder

[Zvon]

It's the curse of Ray Ramirez!

[Guest 41Forever]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Oh, it's just deGrom and Cespedes. At least it's not anyone important.

deGrom? Purkey sensing opportunity for him and his beard to advance!

[Edgy MD]

The good news is that Tim Tebow is on the "extras" list for today's game.

[nymr83]

Edgy MD wrote: The good news is that Tim Tebow is on the "extras" list for today's game.

that's a relief. we might need him if the mascot goes down with an arm injury and we need someone to throw t-shirts to the crowd between innings!

[Vic Sage]

Nymr83 wrote: Edgy MD wrote: The good news is that Tim Tebow is on the "extras" list for today's game. that's a relief. we might need him if the mascot goes down with an arm injury and we need someone to throw t-shirts to the crowd between innings!

HAH!
good one...

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Edgy MD wrote: The good news is that Tim Tebow is on the "extras" list for today's game.

A shame, really. He's only really half -decent in a speaking role.

[Vic Sage]

the beating goes on...

Mets RH reliever Anthony Swarzak left Tuesday's game against the Astros in the top of the third inning due to an apparent injury. Swarzak ran to cover first base on a grounder to first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, but was unable to catch what was an on-target toss from Gonzalez that would have ended the inning. Swarzak was then visited by the trainer and departed the game.

[Centerfield]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Oh, it's just deGrom and Cespedes. At least it's not anyone important.

Last year is a blur to me now. But I feel like we lost Syndergaard, Cespedes and Familia over the course of a week to ten days.

[G-Fafif]

Start the pretend games early, get the injuries out of the way early. Brilliant strategy. Plenty of time to heal.

[A Boy Named Seo]

My phone just told me that Mickey sez deGrom might miss Opening Day...

[Ceetar]

A Boy Named Seo wrote: My phone just told me that Mickey sez deGrom might miss Opening Day...

no, he said he wasn't willing to commit to that.

you know, because he has to progress to that point and it's still February and he's starting slowly due to stiffness? but it was more of a "will he be ready in time" thing than a "oh, he's gonna miss three months" thing.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Mickey sez JdG needs 5 starts to be ready for OD. Daily Snooze says in order to get 5 starts he needs to begin no later than this Sunday. Sunday's start rests on how his scheduled throwing session goes this week.

[Ceetar]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Mickey sez JdG needs 5 starts to be ready for OD. Daily Snooze says in order to get 5 starts he needs to begin no later than this Sunday. Sunday's start rests on how his scheduled throwing session goes this week.

Sure but if he starts Tuesday he can start 4/1 instead of Opening Day. Or they can decide he's good to go but they'll limit him to 85 pitches for his first start of the season.

[Benjamin Grimm]

And if deGrom starts the fourth or fifth game of the season instead of the first or second, it's no big deal at all. We just have to hope that this doesn't turn out to be more serious than they're saying. (When has that ever happened?).

[Ceetar]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: And if deGrom starts the fourth or fifth game of the season instead of the first or second, it's no big deal at all. We just have to hope that this doesn't turn out to be more serious than they're saying. (When has that ever happened?).

a billion times. it's the norm, but you instantly forget when it doesn't become more serious because it doesn't become more serious.

deGrom's already saying his side session went fine and he doesn't see any reason why he wouldn't be ready to go.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I think you misread me. I certainly wasn't saying that injuries never turn out to be minor. My "when has that ever happened" was a sarcastic reference to injuries becoming more serious than first reported.

[Ceetar]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I think you misread me. I certainly wasn't saying that injuries never turn out to be minor. My "when has that ever happened" was a sarcastic reference to injuries becoming more serious than first reported.

yes. I find it a tiresome meme personally.

[Edgy MD]

Supporters of baby farm animals everywhere are outraged this morning, responding to reports of Anthony Swarzak allegedly straining his left calf.

This strain has been confirmed by MRI (Maddening Results Inevitable). He is receiving treatment, no timetable for return.

But hey! Things are looking up for Jamie Callahan! Boy howdy!

[Edgy MD]

So deGrom got his throwing in, putting him back on schedule for opening day, Mr. Plantar Fasciitis is planted in right for today's lineup, and Lagares is taking his hammies out to center.

If they make it through today, things could be looking up. Get Céspequads out of the dh spot and into left once or twice next week, and we might be in business.