Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Mon 7/19/21 5:46 PM
Carlos Carrasco
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Carrasco (hamstring) will report to Triple-A Syracuse for a rehab start Tuesday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran right-hander threw 27 pitches over two frames with High-A Brooklyn on Thursday, and he's scheduled to cover about three innings during Tuesday's rehab outing. If all goes well with Syracuse, Carrasco could rejoin the starting rotation Sunday versus the Blue Jays, though the Mets won't make that decision until seeing how the 34-year-old feels after the appearance.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Thu 7/15/21 7:44 PM
Carlos Carrasco
SP ATL
Carrasco (hamstring) threw 27 pitches across two innings in a rehab outing with High-A Brooklyn on Thursday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carrasco appeared on the mound for the first time in a competitive game this season. He threw 17 strikes and generated four swinging strikes across two scoreless innings while touching 94 mph. Assuming no news emerges of a setback, the appearance is a step forward toward Carrasco's potential return in late July or early August.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Mon 7/12/21 5:52 PM
Carlos Carrasco
SP ATL
Carrasco (hamstring) is scheduled to pitch one inning in a rehab game at High-A Brooklyn on Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Since being acquired in January from Cleveland, Carrasco has been sidelined with a sore elbow and a torn hamstring, but he finally looks to be closing in on his Mets debut now that he's been cleared to move on to the final phase of his recovery program. Because of his lengthy layoff from game action, Carrasco will be eased back in Thursday with a light pitch count, and he'll gradually ramp up his workload from there. The Mets are loosely targeting early August for Carrasco to return from the 60-day injured list, assuming he endures no setbacks with the hamstring during the rehab assignment.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Sat 7/10/21 10:17 AM
Carlos Carrasco
SP ATL
Carrasco (hamstring) could rejoin the Mets before he gets fully stretched out on a rehab assignment, Anthony Reiber of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Speaking to reporters Friday, manager Luis Rojas said, "I don't know if we're going to do the one-inning, two-inning [outing] out of the chute when he goes to the rehab assignment, and then we'll see after that what he's going to do. But we were thinking of him, potentially, joining us not being at a full stretch, like not being at the six innings, or five, so he could join us even before that. So let's see how this week goes and then we'll share more what the plan is." Carrasco is expected to begin a rehab stint next week assuming all goes well during his bullpen session Saturday, but with the team trying to patch together its pitching staff after the All-Star break, the veteran hurler could be activated quickly and used as an opener or bulk reliever after only a couple minor-league appearances.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Fri 7/9/21 4:03 PM
Carlos Carrasco
SP ATL
Carrasco (hamstring) is scheduled to throw two up-downs in a live bullpen session Saturday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
It will be the right-hander's second live session after facing hitters Tuesday, and he could embark on a rehab assignment next week if he has no issues Saturday. The Mets are targeting a return in late July, and Carrasco will be able to make a few rehab starts and still return by the end of the month.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Tue 7/6/21 4:29 PM
Carlos Carrasco
SP ATL
Carrasco's (hamstring) velocity hit the mid-90s during his live batting practice session Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carrasco participated in fielding drills Monday, and he was able to face hitters a day later. The righty could require several live BP sessions before he begins a rehab assignment, but manager Luis Rojas said Tuesday that Carrasco remains on track to make his Mets debut sometime in late July.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Mon 7/5/21 5:12 PM
Carlos Carrasco
SP ATL
Carrasco (hamstring) participated in fielding drills Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Following Monday's fielding practice, Carrasco is expected to throw his first live batting practice sometime this week. While the right-hander could require several live BP sessions, he's expected to begin a rehab assignment shortly after. If he remains on track in his recovery, Carrasco could make his team debut prior to the end of July.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Sat 7/3/21 11:26 AM
Carlos Carrasco
SP ATL
Carrasco (hamstring) will throw a full bullpen session Saturday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carrasco threw his first full bullpen session recently, and the team was pleased with his performance. The right-hander will have another throwing session as a result, and he could progress to facing hitters at some point if he performs well once again. Manager Luis Rojas said that the team hopes Carrasco could return from the injured list sometime in late July or early August.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Thu 7/1/21 5:56 PM
Carlos Carrasco
SP ATL
Carrasco (hamstring) has been throwing full bullpens recently, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carrasco was throwing off the slope of the mound in late June, but he's been able to increase his intensity recently as he continues to recover from a right hamstring strain. Although the right-hander's throwing program was paused in mid-June, he's made progress across the past few weeks and could face hitters at some point in the near future if he continues to trend in the right direction.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Sat 6/26/21 2:15 PM
Carlos Carrasco
SP ATL
Carrasco (hamstring) threw a light bullpen session Saturday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carrasco had been throwing off flat ground in the outfield recently, but he threw off the edge of the mound during Saturday's throwing session. While the right-hander didn't throw off a full slope Saturday, he's now starting a progression once again after his throwing program was paused in mid-June.