Marcus Stroman SP FA Sat 8/8/20 4:22 PM
Marcus Stroman
SP FA
Stroman (calf) will throw another simulated game next week before being activated from the injured list, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stroman has been dealing with a torn left calf since shortly before the start of the season. While he's moving better now, he Mets want to give him a bit more time to heal before he returns to the rotation. He threw five innings and more than 80 pitches in his previous simulated game Thursday, so he should be able to handle a full starter's workload in his season debut.
Marcus Stroman SP FA Wed 8/5/20 4:45 PM
Marcus Stroman
SP FA
Stroman (calf) will throw a simulated game Thursday at the Mets' alternate training site, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stroman threw a 43-pitch bullpen session Tuesday which apparently went well since he'll throw again Thursday. While the sim game means that he'll miss at least one more turn through the rotation before returning to the active roster, the throwing session could serve as a final tuneup for the right-hander if all goes well. Since Stroman has been on a rigorous throwing schedule, he'll presumably be near his full pitch count once he makes his season debut.
Marcus Stroman SP FA Fri 7/31/20 4:53 PM
Marcus Stroman
SP FA
Stroman (calf) threw a four-inning live batting practice session Friday that went quite well, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stroman also went through fielding drills to test his mobility as he works his way back from a torn left calf. His return timeline remains unclear, but it doesn't sound as though he'll miss too many more turns in the rotation.
Marcus Stroman SP FA Fri 7/31/20 11:36 AM
Marcus Stroman
SP FA
Stroman (calf) will face live hitters Friday, Deesha Thosar of The New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander has been able to stay stretched out while recovering from a calf strain, but he won't be activated from the injured list until he's mobile enough to field his position without aggravating the issue. "Marcus is an explosive athlete. He plays with high energy," Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen said Thursday. "To give him the freedom to be the player, the only way he knows how to play is full throttle. We need to make sure when he does show that burst that we're not risking re-injury and we keep him out for a longer period of time." Once Stroman is deemed ready to return, he may be able to handle a full workload right out of the gate rather than facing a pitch limit his first turn or two through the rotation.
Marcus Stroman SP FA Wed 7/29/20 4:17 PM
Marcus Stroman
SP FA
Manager Luis Rojas said Stroman (calf) is throwing bullpen sessions "full tilt," Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is encouraging news for Stroman, who is working his way back from a muscle tear in his left calf. That said, he's still apparently unable to sprint, so he'll need to clear that hurdle -- and submit a clean MRI, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com -- before he's able to rejoin the rotation. In the meantime, look for David Peterson to remain in the rotation in place of Stroman.
Marcus Stroman SP FA Thu 7/23/20 2:40 PM
Marcus Stroman
SP FA
Stroman suggested Thursday in a post on his personal Twitter account that the calf injury that landed him on the 10-day injured list is a "super minor setback."
EDGE Analysis
Manager Luis Rojas labeled Stroman as week-to-week Tuesday after the right-hander was revealed to have a muscle tear in his left calf, but the injury apparently hasn't prevented Stroman from working out. In his post, Stroman said he "felt great" while throwing a 55-pitch bullpen session Monday, noting that he only feels pain in his calf when he jogs and sprints. With that in mind, Stroman's progression through a running program will likely be the top determining factor in when he eventually returns from the IL. He'll likely miss at least two turns through the rotation, with Corey Oswalt looking like the top candidate to replace him at the beginning of the season.
Marcus Stroman SP FA Wed 7/22/20 6:07 PM
Marcus Stroman
SP FA
Stroman was placed on the injured list Wednesday with a muscle tear in his left calf, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
This news comes after Stroman reported feeling tightness in his calf earlier in the week. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, manager Luis Rojas said it's a "week-to-week" issue, and the right-hander isn't expected to require surgery. David Peterson is a candidate to take Stroman's place in the rotation for the time being.
Marcus Stroman SP FA Wed 7/22/20 1:16 PM
Marcus Stroman
SP FA
Stroman is dealing with calf tightness and may not be able to make his first start, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stroman lines up as the Mets' second starter behind Jacob deGrom, which would have him set to pitch against Atlanta on Saturday. David Peterson could be the top alternative if he's unable to make that appearance.
Marcus Stroman SP FA Sun 7/5/20 9:42 AM
Marcus Stroman
SP FA
Stroman (undisclosed) was on the field for the Mets' full-squad workout Sunday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stroman wasn't spotted Friday when the Mets opened their summer camp, but his presence Sunday suggests his earlier absence wasn't anything too concerning. With Noah Syndergaard (elbow) having undergone season-ending Tommy John surgery during MLB's hiatus, the Mets will be forced to rely more heavily on Stroman to anchor to top half of the rotation alongside ace Jacob deGrom.
Marcus Stroman SP FA Fri 7/3/20 10:38 PM
Marcus Stroman
SP FA
Stroman wasn't participating in the Mets' workouts Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The team didn't provide any specifics as to why Stroman and teammate Amed Rosario didn't work out with the team Friday, and it's unclear whether they were at the facility. It's unclear when Stroman is expected to take the field.