Mets manager Terry Collins said Wednesday that he would have liked to see Ruben Tejada arrive to camp early.
Tejada ran into a bit of a delay in his native Panama due to a visa issue, but is expected to arrive by the required report date on Saturday. It’s ultimately not a big issue, but Collins clearly wanted his new everyday shortstop to show some initiative.
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Updating a previous item, Mets manager Terry Collins said Ike Davis will resume practicing with the team on Thursday.
Davis was sent back to New York on Wednesday for additional tests related to his physical, but he has been cleared of any issue. The team said the visit wasn’t related to his ankle, so there’s no reason to be concerned about his long-term status.
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Ike Davis was sent back to New York on Wednesday for additional tests related to his physical.
We know what you’re thinking, but the Mets are saying that his ankle isn’t the reason for his visit and that he should be back in camp on Thursday. The 24-year-old first baseman batted .302/.383/.543 with seven homers and 25 RBI in 36 games last season and carries serious sleeper potential if healthy.
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Ruben Tejada is expected to arrive in Mets’ camp on Saturday.
Tejada would have reported to Port St. Lucie even sooner, but he was delayed due to visa problems in his native Panama. The 22-year-old batted .284/.360/.335 over 376 plate appearances in 2011 and is expected to replace Jose Reyes as the Mets’ primary shortstop this season.
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Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen said Tuesday that Pedro Beato could be converted to a starter if he does not make the 25-man roster out of spring training.
The move would give the Mets some starting pitching depth at Triple-A. Beato, 25, posted a 4.30 ERA and 39/27 K/BB ratio in 67 innings last year as a rookie.
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Mets manager Terry Collins predicted Tuesday that Johan Santana (shoulder) will be ready by Opening Day.
“I’m my mind, in my heart, he’ll be ready,” Collins told a group of reporters in Mets camp. Santana has been throwing bullpen sessions since last week without any lingering pain or discomfort. The hope is that he’ll be able to make around 25 starts this season.
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The Mets have delayed Jenrry Mejia’s (elbow) first mound session as a precautionary measure.
Mejia was scheduled to take the bump Tuesday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last May. But the Mets have decided not to rush things. The 22-year-old should be cleared to step atop a mound within the next several days.
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Jon Niese underwent rhinoplasty this winter.
In other words, he got a nose job. Niese told reporters Monday morning in Mets camp that the decision to have the surgery was made first for aesthetic reasons but has also greatly improved his breathing. He’s claiming to be in better shape than ever because his cardio workouts this offseason were far less taxing.
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Jenrry Mejia (elbow) is scheduled to throw off a mound Tuesday for the first time since his surgery.
Mejia underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last May. He’s been able to avoid setbacks to this point, but the 22-year-old righty will not be back to 100 percent health in time for the start of the 2012 season.
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General manager Sandy Alderson indicated that Bobby Parnell could begin the season in Triple-A and that his status with the team is contingent on whether the Mets carry a second left-hander such as Daniel Herrera or Miguel Batista.
“I think Bobby has got an outstanding future, and it’s just a question of where he’ll pitch and to what extent it clicks this year,” Alderson said. “But, at the same time, we’ve got fewer spots available than we have quality arms at this point.” Parnell, 27, posted a 3.64 ERA and 64/27 K/BB ratio over 59 1/3 innings in 60 games with the Mets this past season. The fact he has an option remaining could put his spot on the 25-man roster in jeopardy.
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