Carlos Carrasco SP FA Fri 4/2/21 1:23 PM
Carlos Carrasco
SP FA
Manager Luis Rojas said Friday that Carrasco (hamstring) threw live batting practice earlier this week and is considered week-to-week, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 34-year-old is progressing well in his recovery from a torn right hamstring, and he may even be ahead of schedule after being ruled out six weeks in mid-March. Carrasco could be ready to pitch in at the start of May or a bit earlier if he advances quickly to throwing simulated games.
Carlos Carrasco SP FA Thu 4/1/21 1:33 PM
Carlos Carrasco
SP FA
Carrasco (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carrasco isn't expected to return to game action before the start of May, but he recently started a throwing program and is doing well. Joey Lucchesi will serve as the fifth starter for the Mets while Carrasco is sidelined.
Carlos Carrasco SP FA Mon 3/29/21 1:45 PM
Carlos Carrasco
SP FA
Mets manager Luis Rojas said Monday that Carrasco (hamstring) has begun a throwing program and is doing well, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carrasco has had a difficult spring, dealing with elbow soreness and then straining his hamstring while doing conditioning work. His timeline isn't entirely clear, but he's not expected back before the start of May. Joey Lucchesi will start the season in the rotation in his absence.
Carlos Carrasco SP FA Thu 3/18/21 9:03 PM
Carlos Carrasco
SP FA
Carrasco (hamstring) will be out until at least late April, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carrasco was diagnosed with a torn hamstring Thursday and the team plans to proceed carefully to avoid setbacks. While no official timetable has been laid out, Carrasco's absence could stretch into May. The injury figures to lock David Peterson into a rotation role to begin the season, with Jordan Yamamoto and Joey Lucchesi vying for the final spot.
Carlos Carrasco SP FA Thu 3/18/21 7:11 PM
Carlos Carrasco
SP FA
Carrasco's hamstring injury was officially classified as a tear Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carrasco injured his hamstring in a bullpen session earlier in the day. No timeline has officially been announced, though DiComo noted that the team "will need to take things slowly to ensure a full recovery without setbacks." It's now a near certainty that Carrasco won't be ready for Opening Day, and the injury could force him out beyond that milestone as well. The injury should open a path for David Peterson and Joey Lucchesi to begin the campaign in the rotation, though Jordan Yamamoto is also competing for a role.
Carlos Carrasco SP FA Thu 3/18/21 2:33 PM
Carlos Carrasco
SP FA
Carrasco strained his right hamstring while doing conditioning work following Thursday's bullpen session, according to SNY's game broadcast.
EDGE Analysis
The team hasn't yet announced any further details about the injury, which came after a successful live bullpen session in the morning for Carrasco, who had been dealing with soreness in his right elbow. He's headed for an MRI, but regardless of his test results, it's now highly probable that Carrasco won't be ready for Opening Day, creating a temporary opening in the Mets' rotation.
Carlos Carrasco SP FA Thu 3/18/21 12:41 PM
Carlos Carrasco
SP FA
Carrasco (elbow) is expected to be ready for his first turn in the rotation, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carrasco hasn't yet pitched in a Grapefruit League game as he builds up cautiously due to elbow soreness. He threw a 20-pitch simulated game Thursday and should be ready to face another team soon. Opening Day is just two weeks away, so it would be somewhat surprising if he were ready to throw 100 pitches in his first regular-season start, but he should be built up to the point that he can throw a meaningful number of innings right away if he gets through the rest of the month without setbacks.
Carlos Carrasco SP FA Thu 3/18/21 11:40 AM
Carlos Carrasco
SP FA
Carrasco (elbow) threw a simulated game Thursday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carrasco has yet to make his spring debut as he works through a spell of elbow soreness. He's been building up in his throwing progression, advancing from catch to bullpens to a simulated game, so Grapefruit League action should be on tap soon. Time is getting tight for him to be fully ramped up by Opening Day, but it remains possible that he breaks camp on the active roster.
Carlos Carrasco SP FA Tue 3/16/21 12:11 PM
Carlos Carrasco
SP FA
Carrasco (elbow) completed an 18-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Limited to throwing long toss off flat ground in recent days while he contends with right elbow soreness, Carrasco took a step forward in his recovery program by graduating to mound work. Assuming he came out of the bullpen session without any setbacks, Carrasco will face live batters in a simulated game Thursday. That activity would likely mark the final step before Carrasco rejoins the Mets' Grapefruit League pitching schedule.
Carlos Carrasco SP FA Sun 3/14/21 12:04 PM
Carlos Carrasco
SP FA
Carrasco (elbow) threw from 75 feet Sunday and will throw from 90-to-120 feet Monday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
A short bullpen session could follow for the 33-year-old as he continues to work his way back from a bout of right elbow soreness. Carrasco hopes to be ready for Opening Day, and his progress this week should provide a strong indication of whether or not that hope can be a reality.