A blow to the Mets?

by So Cal Bob on Jul 18, 2005 6:14 PM EDT

Mets GM Omar Minaya said that right-hander Philip Humber, the club's first round selection -- and third overall -- in the 2004 draft, could be headed for a second opinion on his ailing pitching elbow.
Humber, 22, left his first start for Double-A Binghamton after just four innings on Monday, following a promotion from Class A St. Lucie of the Florida State League. Humber was examined by Mets team physicians Wednesday in New York and has been sent to the club's complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

"He has discomfort, and we are getting it checked out," Minaya said.

A published report Saturday said that Tommy John surgery -- which would sideline Humber for at least one year -- was a possibility, with Humber looking to visit either Dr. James Andrews or Dr. Lewis Yocum for opinions.

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Might be a blessing

If it prevents the Mets from Petit for someone less than stellar, i.e. Sweeney. The Mets will need pitching in the upcoming years, and this delays Humber a bit, so they'll likely have to hold onto Petit now. Plus, almost all young pitchers come back fine from this surgery, so Humber should be fine, maybe even slightly better if he takes the rehab very seriously.

by andwoo on Jul 18, 2005 6:35 PM EDT reply actions