Although it is not severe, injury has become an early trend for the New York Yankees this spring. Camp is in progress and some players have been sidelined pending surgery or recovery. The Yankees’ most recent injury is that of pitching prospect Thatcher Hurd. Slugger Giancarlo Stanton is suffering from elbow pain. It’s not so much of an injury, but an issue that will delay him … [Read more...] about Yankees Prospect Thatcher Hurd to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Mets Eye Smooth Return for Outfielder as Grapefruit League Action Continues
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced Wednesday that outfielder Starling Marte will begin taking live batting practice in early March. However, Marte doesn’t yet have a target date for his Grapefruit League debut, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Despite being involved in trade talks over the offseason, Marte is set to remain with the Mets for a fourth season, … [Read more...] about Mets Eye Smooth Return for Outfielder as Grapefruit League Action Continues
Mets Front-End Starter Expected to Miss Start of Season
The New York Mets rotation has taken another hit with starting pitcher Sean Manaea expected to miss Opening Day with an oblique injury. According to Sportsnet New York, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza claims the injury will keep him out of the lineup for a couple of weeks. “The good news is this is not — the tendon is not involved, the rib cage is not involved,” Mendoza said. “It’s … [Read more...] about Mets Front-End Starter Expected to Miss Start of Season
Starters Mets Should Be Targeting After Latest Injury Scare
With Sean Manaea sidelined with an oblique injury, the New York Mets need one or more starters, and these pitchers could be a perfect fit. Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Monday that left-hander Sean Manaea has a strained right oblique and could open the regular season on the injured list. Manaea is just the latest blow to a Mets rotation that already lost Frankie Montas … [Read more...] about Starters Mets Should Be Targeting After Latest Injury Scare
Yankees Slugger’s Injury Spirals with Latest Update
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton has left spring training to undergo further testing in New York. The slugger previously dealt with elbow soreness last season. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the injury was thought to be related to ‘tennis elbow’ in both of his arms at the start of camp. But now further evaluation will be needed as the diagnosis … [Read more...] about Yankees Slugger’s Injury Spirals with Latest Update