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Pedro to Miss Tuesday’s Start
By J Platt on July 20th, 2008 6:56 PM |
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Aren’t we overdue for a 
Pedro Martinez update?
Pedro was in Cincinnati yesterday and threw a bullpen session. Unfortunately he wasn’t able to throw at full strength. Not because of his stiff shoulder (which caused him to exit after four innings on July 12th against the Rockies), but because of his sore groin. Martinez strained his groin running the bases against the Phillies on July 7th, and still hasn’t fully recovered.
No one has referenced it, but at this point a trip to the DL might be an option for Pedro. For now it’s wait-and-see. With the off-days since the break, the Mets won’t need a 5th starter until Saturday when the Mets host the Cardinals.
With Pedro out for Tuesday it means the pitching matchup against the Phillies will be:
Tues – Johan Santana v. Joe Blanton
Wed – John Maine v. Brett Myers
Thur – Oliver Perez v. Jamie Moyer
With both the Mets and Phillies taking the field on Tuesday tied for 4th place, this is the biggest series of the season for the Mets.
Given the Mets horrific first two months of the season, who woulda thunk they’d be tied for first in mid-July? There’s no doubt Shea will be rocking this week.
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Pedro had a cortisone shot in his hip on thursday or friday, i believe – it’s supposed to alleviate some of the discomfort in his groin. His shoulder stiffness, also, was apparently related to a change in his delivery in order to compensate for the groin pull. I can’t imagine it’s bad enough for the DL – I think the Mets are just being cautious. I’d be surprised if he’s not back out there next weekend, though I suppose nothing should surprise me when Pedro is concerned.