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Team Notebook: New York MetsMets | L. Hernandez takes loss Friday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Livan Hernandez threw three-plus innings Friday, July 3, and gave up seven earned runs off 10 hits and four walks. Hernandez struck out two as he took the loss and fell to 5-4 on the season. Mets | Perez to pitch Friday The Associated Press reports New York Mets RP Oliver Perez (knee) will start for Triple-A Buffalo Friday, July 3. Mets | Redding hit hard Thursday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Tim Redding surrendered five runs and six hits in 2 1/3 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday, July 2, to raise his ERA to 6.99. He may be bumped from the rotation when RP Oliver Perez (knee) returns to the team. Mets | K-Rod blows save, earns victory The Associated Press reports New York Mets RP Francisco Rodriguez (2-2) gave up a game-tying home run in a blown save Thursday, July 2. However, he stayed in the game and pitched a perfect 10th inning to record the win. Mets | Tatis homers Thursday The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Fernando Tatis hit a home run and recorded three hits in a win Thursday, July 2. He also scored four times in the contest. Mets | Urbina signs Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the New York Mets signed 16-year old Venezuelan prospect P Juan Urbina Thursday, July 2. Urbina will receive a $1.25 million signing bonus. He is the son of former RP Ugueth Urbina. Mets | Redding struggles in Pittsburgh Cash Kruth, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets SP Tim Redding (1-3, 6.35 ERA) is scheduled to start Thursday, July 2, against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh. In five career starts at PNC Park, Redding is 0-1 with a 6.38 ERA. Mets | J. Manuel confident in current team Cash Kruth, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel has been telling reporters his club needs to actively search to make a trade for the past week. Manuel told his players different Tuesday, June 30, during a closed-door meeting after their fifth consecutive loss. Manuel said, "The whole key was to say that we have enough. We have enough in here to do what need to get done, so let's get it done." Mets | Wright strikes out three times Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Wednesday, July 1. Mets | K-Rod picks up save Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets RP Francisco Rodriguez picked up his 21st save of the season Wednesday, July 1. Mets | Pelfrey dominant Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Mike Pelfrey (6-3) gave up six hits and two walks in 7 2/3 shutout innings for the win against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, July 1. Mets | No day off for Wright The Star-Ledger's Brian Costa reports New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel decided against giving 3B David Wright the day off Wednesday, July 1. Mets | Reyes headed to Florida for rehab The Bergen Record reports New York Mets SS Jose Reyes (hamstring) is heading off to Port St. Lucie, Fla., to advance to the next stage of his rehabilitation. Reyes has been jogging and taking batting and fielding work in New York; he will report to the team's training site and hopefully return to action after the All-Star break. Mets | Santana finishes bad month of June The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana gave up six runs, five of them earned, in over six innings Tuesday, June 30, against the Milwaukee Brewers. He finished with a 6.19 ERA for the month of June, his worst since becoming a full-time starter with the Minnesota Twins in 2004. Mets | Wright, Sheffield to rest Wednesday New York Mets 3B David Wright and OF Gary Sheffield will rest Wednesday, July 1 in the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Mets | Beltran expected back in three to four weeks Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports New York Mets OF Carlos Beltran (knee) is expected to be able to return in three to four weeks after a surgeon confirmed that he has a very bad bone bruise in his right knee. Surgery will not be required on Beltran's knee. Mets | Beltran's second opinion confirms bruise Updating a previous report, ESPN.com reports New York Mets OF Carlos Beltran's (knee) second opinion Monday, June 29, confirmed that his injury is a bone bruise, according to the New York Daily News. Dr. Richard Steadman likely will suggest that Beltran rest through the All-Star break rather than undergo surgery. Mets | Church returns with four hits The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Ryan Church (illness) returned to the lineup Monday, June 29, and went 4-for-5. Mets | Reyes update The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets SS Jose Reyes (hamstring) jogged in the outfield, took infield and batting practice over the weekend. He has not run at full speed yet, though. Mets | Wagner to face hitters soon The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets RP Billy Wagner (elbow) is due to face hitters any day. He recently told pitching coach Dan Warthen that he thought he could return in mid-July. Warthen said August was a more realistic goal. Mets | Beltran's season in jeopardy Updating previous reports, the New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports New York Mets OF Carlos Beltran (knee) could miss the rest of the season if he opts to have microfracture surgery. It could also threaten his career. Mets | Beltran seeks second opinion Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Mets OF Carlos Beltran (knee) visited with Dr. Richard Steadman in Colorado Monday, June 29, for a second opinion on his bruised knee. Steadman is a doctor who specializes in microfracture surgery and was suggested by Beltran's agent, Scott Boras. Mets | Church removed from lineup Sunday Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Mets OF Ryan Church (illness) was removed from the lineup Sunday, June 28, after feeling nauseous. OF Fernando Tatis replaced Church in the game. Mets | Perez throws gem in minors The Journal News' Peter Abraham reports New York Mets P Oliver Perez threw five shutout innings at Single-A Brooklyn Sunday, June 28. He allowed two hits, a walk and struck out six. Mets | Martinez snaps slump The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez snapped an 0-for-16 slump at the plate with an RBI double Sunday, June 28, against the New York Yankees. Mets | Redding suffers loss Saturday New York Mets SP Tim Redding allowed five runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings Saturday, June 27, against the New York Yankees, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out six, falling to 1-3 on the season. Mets | Church starts in center field Friday New York Mets OF Ryan Church started in center field Friday, June 26, against the New York Yankees, according to The Associated Press. It was his 96th start and his 115th major league game in center field but his first since Sept. 29, 2007, when he played for the Washington Nationals. Mets | Pelfrey suffers loss Friday New York Mets SP Mike Pelfrey allowed four runs (two earned) on six hits over five innings Friday, June 26, against the New York Yankees, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out three, falling to 5-3 on the season. Mets | Sheffield returns to action Friday Updating previous reports, New York Mets OF Gary Sheffield (knee) returned to the starting lineup Friday, June 26, against the New York Yankees, and went 1-for-3 with a home run, according to The Associated Press. Mets | Maine out until after All-Star break Updating a previous report, Brian Cost, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Mets SP John Maine (shoulder) will be out until after the All-Star break with a pinched nerve in his shoulder. Mets | Maine shut down again Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Mets SP John Maine (shoulder) is being shut down indefinitely with shoulder discomfort. He was scratched from his rehab start with Single-A Brooklyn Saturday, June 27. "My bullpen went okay," Maine said. "It wasn't that bad. But I tried throwing yesterday and it hurt." Maine received a cortisone shot Thursday, June 25. Mets | K-Rod regrets confrontation with Bruney ESPN.com reports New York Mets RP Francisco Rodriguez said he regrets his aggressive confrontation with New York Yankees RP Brian Bruney two weeks ago. "I just wanted to find out, honestly, if there was any difficulty or any problem, just come to me, just say it," Rodriguez said. "If you have something to say, just say it." Mets | Delgado update MLB.com's Tim Britton reports New York Mets 1B Carlos Delgado (hip) was in the batting cage Thursday, June 25, tracking balls to keep his timing down. He's not allowed to swing yet. Mets | Mejia, Flores to play in Futures Game MLB.com's Tim Britton reports New York Mets P Jenrry Mejia and SS Wilmer Flores will play in the Futures Game. Mets | Checking in on Atkins Jayson Stark, of ESPN.com, reports the New York Mets have checked in on Colorado Rockies 3B Garrett Atkins as an option to play first base. However, the team appears to rank Baltimore Orioles 1B Aubrey Huff and Washington Nationals 1B Nick Johnson ahead of Atkins. Mets | Called about Lee Jayson Stark, of ESPN.com, reports the New York Mets have apparently called regarding a potential trade for Cleveland Indians SP Cliff Lee. However, it is doubtful that a deal will be worked out. Mets | F. Martinez slumping The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Fernando Martinez went 0-for-3 Thursday, June 25, and is hitless in 14 at-bats, dropping his average to .167. Mets | K-Rod picks up save Thursday The Associated Press reports New York Mets RP Francisco Rodriguez picked up his 20th save in 22 chances Thursday, June 25. Mets | Santana solid Thursday The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (9-5) gave up two runs (one earned) and seven hits in seven innings to earn the win over the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, June 25. It was his first win in three starts and he lowered his ERA to 3.08 on the year. He struck out three in the game, his fourth straight start with three strikeouts or fewer. Mets | Schneider above .300 against Carpenter MLB.com's Tim Britton reports New York Mets C Brian Schneider is hitting .308 in 13 career at-bats against St. Louis Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter. Mets | Maine to start at Class A Newsday's David Lennon reports New York Mets SP John Maine (shoulder) will make a start at Class A Brooklyn Saturday, June 27. Mets | Perez to start at Class A Newsday's David Lennon reports New York Mets SP Oliver Perez (knee) will make a start at Class A Brooklyn Sunday, June 28. Mets | Tatis knocks in three Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Fernando Tatis knocked in three runs Wednesday, June 24. Mets | Church tallies three hits Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Ryan Church had three hits and two RBIs Wednesday, June 24, in his first start as the cleanup hitter this year. Mets | Wright collects four hits Wednesday The Associated Press reports New York Mets 3B David Wright collected a career-best four hits in a winning effort Wednesday, June 24. |
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