New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (oblique) is on track to rejoin the team's starting rotation next weekend. Carrasco felt much better after throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday after he landed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique last week. Oblique injuries typically require a longer recovery period, but the 35-year-old right-hander doesn't appear to be dealing with a serious strain. He will throw another bullpen session on Friday, but it's unclear if he'll ...

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (oblique) said he felt "much, much better" after throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday. He's now scheduled to throw another bullpen on Friday. Carrasco was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique last week, but he appears to be making good progress. He was initially expected to miss three to four weeks, so it remains to be seen if he'll be sent on a minor league rehab assignment after he completes a couple bullpen sessions. ...

The New York Mets placed right-hander Carlos Carrasco (oblique) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The veteran was diagnosed with a low-grade left oblique strain and he is expected to miss three to four weeks. His next turn in the rotation is this coming Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The team has yet to announce who will take his spot in the rotation, but the most likely candidates are David Peterson and Trevor Williams. Carrasco has made 23 starts this year and he's gone ...

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (oblique) underwent an MRI on Tuesday morning and the exam revealed a low-grade left oblique strain. The expectation for now is that he will be sidelined for three-to-four weeks. Carrasco was removed from his start on Monday due to the injury. His next scheduled start was for this coming Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. It's likely we'll see either David Peterson or Trevor Williams fill in for him on Saturday and remain in the team's ...

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (side) exited Monday's 13-1 loss to the Braves after pitching just 2 innings with left side tightness. He will undergo an MRI Tuesday, per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Carrasco allowed three runs on four hits (including two home runs) and a walk with a strikeout while experiencing a 55-minute rain delay. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out tomorrow for more news, but side injuries are usually not great signs for pitchers. They should prepare for ...

New York Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco left his Monday start against the Atlanta Braves after the second inning with what appeared to be an injury. Carrasco tossed two innings, allowing three runs while striking out one and walking one. The veteran hurler threw 51 pitches, including a 32-pitch second inning. The game did feature a 55-minute rain delay which saw Carrasco come back out after the delay to continue his start. He left after the second frame, with cameras catching him grabbing at...

New York Mets skipper Buck Showalter isn't concerned about starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (back), who is likely to make his next start after leaving his outing early on Wednesday with lower-back tightness. Carrasco's MRI exam obviously didn't show anything concerning, so fantasy managers should expect to have him available next Wednesday against the Houston Astros. The 35-year-old veteran allowed five earned runs on four hits (three home runs) in just 2 1/3 innings on Wednesday against the ...

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (back) will go for an MRI exam, but the plan for now is for him to remain with the Mets in Miami, according to manager Buck Showalter. Carrasco left his start early on Wednesday against the Houston Astros with lower back tightness. The 35-year-old right-hander only lasted 2 1/3 innings before he was pulled against Houston, and his next start is very much in question. Whether Carrasco will need to go on the injured list will likely depend on the ...

Updating a previous report, New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (back) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros due to lower back tightness. The veteran only lasted 2 1/3 innings before getting pulled. He was charged with four hits, two walks and five earned runs in the game. His next scheduled start is next Wednesday against the Astros once again, but that start is up in the air for now. The team will likely be evaluating him closely over the coming days.

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco was removed from his start against the Houston Astros on Wednesday due to an apparent injury. He was lifted in the third inning of the game and left the field with a team trainer. The team has yet to reveal the nature of his injury. His final line for the day was 2 1/3 innings, four hits, two walks, five earned runs and two strikeouts. He was touched up for three homers in the game. We should have an update on what Carrasco is dealing with shortly ...