Jose Reyes considers it good news that he can walk without pain in his right hamstring, but made no prediction yesterday about a date for his return to the Mets’ lineup.
Speaking to reporters for the first time since his latest setback — he sustained what’s being called a small tear in his hamstring during a rehab game last week in Port St. Lucie — Reyes said he’ll play at less than 100 percent health, but is nowhere close to that point.
Previous indications from the Mets are that Reyes could miss at least a month.
Reyes said he received a shot that has helped in the healing process. He also underwent platelet-rich plasma therapy, which entails removing blood from the affected area and injecting it back into the patient after “bad” components have been removed.
“It’s helping me out a lot — I feel better,” Reyes said.
The injury occurred, Reyes said, while he was attempting to beat out an infield grounder.
“After my first couple of steps, I felt like when you touch electricity — I felt that in my legs,” Reyes said.
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Reliever J.J. Putz underwent arthroscopic surgery yesterday to remove a bone spur and fragments of bone from his right elbow. He will not start throwing for six weeks.
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Phillies closer Brad Lidge was placed on the 15-day disabled list before last night’s game due to a sprained right knee. The move is retroactive to Sunday, and Lidge did not travel with the team.
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David Wright responded to comments Chipper Jones made during a recent Sirius XM Radio interview, in which the Braves third baseman indicated Wright is “frustrated” with Citi Field’s spacious outfield.
Jones said Wright mentioned his unhappiness during the Braves’ visit here in May.
“I’m not frustrated at all with this ballpark,” said Wright, who entered last night’s play with only three home runs. “That was me having a good time with Chipper, because I saw the look on his face after hitting 800 feet of fly balls.”
Wright said Citi Field’s vast dimensions have not affected his approach at the plate.
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