Four folks within the Mets group — together with two gamers and a coach — examined optimistic for COVID-19 and weren’t current for the workforce’s house opener towards the Diamondbacks on Friday.
Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha had been formally positioned on the injured listing Friday. Outfielder Nick Plummer and infielder Matt Reynolds had been known as up from Triple-A Syracuse. A supply confirmed that Nimmo and Canha had been absent from the Mets lineup as a result of they examined optimistic for COVID, and each gamers are asymptomatic.
In addition to Nimmo and Canha, a coach and a employees member additionally examined optimistic for the virus.
“Obviously I know exactly what’s going on, but I have to be careful of what I say publicly just to protect people,” Mets supervisor Buck Showalter stated. “What’s that old expression about telling truths that hurt innocent people? I just want to do the right thing.”
Any participant, no matter vaccinated standing, can return sooner than 10 days in the event that they show a unfavourable PCR check, an MLB supply confirmed. Close contacts to the 4 members of the Mets group who examined optimistic had been additionally examined on Friday.
Showalter stated the state of affairs for many who examined optimistic is day-to-day. Outfielder Travis Jankowski changed Nimmo at middle subject, and Jeff McNeil led off Friday towards Arizona.
“The contingency plans were put in place as early as we could, but there was somebody waiting on everybody to get out of their cars today,” Showalter stated.
It is unclear whether or not Nimmo is vaccinated, and Canha has publicly introduced he obtained the jab.
Canha’s spouse, Marci, stated in a tweet on Friday that he’s doing positive and he hopes to be again on the sphere quickly.
“We are beyond sad to miss such a special day for our family,” Marci Canha tweeted. “We’ve been wanting ahead to opening day at Citi Field because the day Mark and I had lunch with Billy (Eppler) and Sandy (Alderson) in Arizona this previous off season.
“We’ve taken every precaution possible, we are vaccinated and boosted, all in efforts to keep our kids, our family and friends healthy, but there’s a lot out of our control now.”
WALKER AND MAY
Taijuan Walker (proper shoulder bursitis) stated he felt good Friday after his second straight day taking part in catch. He expects to throw a bullpen on Sunday, and if all goes effectively, Walker ought to make a rehab begin within the minors someday in the midst of subsequent week.
The Mets need Walker to stretch out not less than 4 innings in his rehab begin to construct up his pitch depend. It is feasible he’ll make only one rehab outing earlier than returning to the rotation.
Showalter is hopeful Walker will spend the minimal 10 days, or near it, on the injured listing.
Trevor May (proper triceps pressure) stated his arm felt higher on Friday after a few days off from throwing, nevertheless it was unclear whether or not he was obtainable out of the bullpen towards the Diamondbacks. The Mets didn’t place May on the IL on Wednesday, the day he underwent an MRI, and performed down a reliever within the bullpen.
SUNDAY STARTER
The Mets will begin left-hander David Peterson in Sunday’s collection finale towards Arizona. Peterson is stretched out and he piggybacked Walker on Monday in Philly after Walker exited his begin following two excellent innings. Peterson will stay on schedule as changed Walker within the rotation.
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