Pedro Martinez threw 55 pitches Wednesday during a simulated game in Florida, the latest step in his recuperation from a hamstring injury. The New York Mets' right-hander tossed four innings against minor leaguers and fielded his position at the team's complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The club won't reveal a timetable for Martinez's return, but general manager Omar Minaya did say he hopes Martinez is weeks away, not months. "When you're dealing with hamstrings, all areas of movement are a concern," Minaya said Wednesday. "Tomorrow, we'll see how he feels." (Updated 05/14/2008).
Injury Report
Hamstring - 15-day DL. Out until at least early June (Updated - 5/12/08)
Fantasy Analysis
The three-time Cy Young Award winner strained his left hamstring during his only start of the season April 1 against the Florida Marlins and has been on the 15-day disabled list. Minaya said Martinez threw all his pitches Wednesday and is now on a regular routine, scheduled to pitch once every five days. His next step will be a bullpen session and then probably another simulated game with a higher pitch count before the Mets consider whether Martinez is ready to begin a minor league rehab assignment, likely with Class A St. Lucie. Martinez hopes to be back by late May, but it could be until early June before the veteran hurler is back on the hill. Martinez can be a winner for the contending Mets, but he needs to prove healthy. He is a potential Fantasy sleeper when he returns. (Updated 05/14/2008).
Martinez threw 55 pitches Wednesday during a simulated game in Florida, the latest step in his recuperation from a hamstring injury. (Updated 05/14/2008)
Advice
The New York Mets' right-hander tossed four innings against minor leaguers and fielded his position at the team's complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The club won't reveal a timetable for Martinez's return, but general manager Omar Minaya did say he hopes Martinez is weeks away, not months. "When you're dealing with hamstrings, all areas of movement are a concern," Minaya said. "Tomorrow, we'll see how he feels."
Pedro Martinez threw 55 pitches Wednesday during a simulated game in Florida, the latest step in his recuperation from a hamstring injury. The New York Mets' right-hander tossed four innings against minor leaguers and fielded his position at the team's complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The club won't reveal a timetable for Martinez's return, but general manager Omar Minaya did say he hopes Martinez is weeks away, not months. "When you're dealing with hamstrings, all areas of movement are a concern," Minaya said Wednesday. "Tomorrow, we'll see how he feels." (Updated 05/14/2008).
Injury Report
Hamstring - 15-day DL. Out until at least early June (Updated - 5/12/08)
Fantasy Analysis
The three-time Cy Young Award winner strained his left hamstring during his only start of the season April 1 against the Florida Marlins and has been on the 15-day disabled list. Minaya said Martinez threw all his pitches Wednesday and is now on a regular routine, scheduled to pitch once every five days. His next step will be a bullpen session and then probably another simulated game with a higher pitch count before the Mets consider whether Martinez is ready to begin a minor league rehab assignment, likely with Class A St. Lucie. Martinez hopes to be back by late May, but it could be until early June before the veteran hurler is back on the hill. Martinez can be a winner for the contending Mets, but he needs to prove healthy. He is a potential Fantasy sleeper when he returns. (Updated 05/14/2008).
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