ATLANTA — The Mets acquired what they take into account “excellent news” on Taijuan Walker’s sore again Wednesday, however that may not preclude the right-hander from lacking his subsequent begin.
Walker departed his outing Tuesday after solely two innings, with what the Mets termed as again spasms. In accordance with supervisor Buck Showalter, a subsequent MRI examination Wednesday didn’t reveal any structural harm.
“Fairly excellent news, all issues thought of on the MRI,” Showalter stated earlier than the Mets’ 9-7 win over the Braves. “I believe Sunday’s begin is in jeopardy, however we're nonetheless going to carry out hope it manages earlier than that and we’ll simply go everyday proper now.”
The Mets have already got David Peterson and Trevor Williams within the rotation to pitch a doubleheader Saturday on the Phillies. Williams is changing Carlos Carrasco, who's on the injured checklist with a left indirect pressure.
Among the many potential choices for Sunday if Walker can’t pitch is Jose Butto from Triple-A Syracuse.
Pete Alonso plans to characterize Workforce USA within the 2023 World Baseball Traditional. The Mets first baseman stated he was not too long ago requested to take part and accepted the invitation.
“There’s loads of actually superb guys on the workforce to this point and it’s an important alternative and I simply really feel fortunate to be part of it,” Alonso stated.
The match was final held in 2017, when Alonso was nonetheless taking part in within the minor leagues. Alonso stated he thought of on the time the likelihood he would possibly get to characterize the USA.
“It regarded like an unimaginable atmosphere and it’s an extremely enjoyable occasion,” Alonso stated. “I all the time needed to play in it. It’s an honor to play for the Stars and Stripes.”
Tomas Nido, who's on the COVID checklist, might return this weekend in Philadelphia, in keeping with Showalter.
Joey Lucchesi is scheduled to pitch an inning for Single-A St. Lucie on Sunday in his first rehab look since present process Tommy John surgical procedure final 12 months. The left-hander may very well be a bullpen possibility for the Mets when he's prepared.
Tylor Megill threw 20 pitches in dwell batting observe in his rehab from a proper shoulder pressure. Megill is predicted to pitch from the bullpen upon his return.
Tommy Hunter will seemingly return from the IL Sunday, in keeping with Showalter. The suitable-hander has been on the IL since Aug. 6 due to again tightness.
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