Jason Adamowicz
Mets Gazette Editor
According to various reports, it is possible we will see Jose Reyes back in action either Sunday or Monday.
The frustration caused by this injury and how it has been handled is almost palpable at this point. From the beginning the Mets have been a walking contradiction in terms of Jose’s oblique.
Here’s a brief summary of the situation:
- The Mets stress Prevention and Recovery, but decide to play him when he strains his oblique.
- Reyes re-aggravates the injury, misses the All-Star Game and the start of the second half of the season
- Jose is in the starting lineup for Thursday’s game for about thirty minutes because Jerry Manuel assumed he was good to go.
- Reyes is then scratched because the medical staff informed Jerry that the shortstop was still experiencing pain.
- Thursday, Jerry Manuel stated that the medical staff would not allow Jose to take batting practice until he was completely healed.
- Friday, Jose Reyes takes batting practice.
How is it possible that the manager of the team isn’t on the same page as the medical staff?
It is frustrating enough that the catalyst of the team is hurt. However, the Mets continue to compound this frustration by failing to have a clear plan on how to deal with it.
On the bright side, Jose appeared to look like he improved when he took his swings on Friday. So much so, that the Mets decided not to place him on the disabled list.
At least, that is the plan for now.
