Prior to Tuesday’s matchup between the Mets and Diamondbacks, manager Carlos Mendoza gave updates on a number of rehabbing players…
Ronny Mauricio moving up
Mauricio continues to play in the minor leagues, rehabbing from a knee injury he suffered over a year ago. The Mets skipper confirmed the prospect’s next steps, saying that he is set to play for the St. Lucie Mets on Tuesday and then travel to play with Double-A Binghamton on Friday.
The 24-year-old has played in four minor league games with St. Lucie so far this season and has gotten off to a slow start. Entering Tuesday, he’s 1-for-12 with a stolen base but has struck out five times. He is also playing the field at third base, second base and shortstop.
“Feeling good, playing defense, moving well, getting at-bats,” Mendoza said of Mauricio’s rehab so far. “That’s good to see.”
Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas progressing well
Mendoza was also asked about Manaea and Montas’ progress as they return from their individual injuries.
On Montas (lat), the Mets skipper said that he threw his third bullpen session on Tuesday and continues to progress and “feeling good.” He reportedly remains on track for an early June debut.
As for Manaea (oblique), the southpaw threw up to 105 feet and is getting the intensity back up. He is also progressing well.
Manaea resumed playing catch on April 14 after getting a platelet-rich plasma injection, but is still a ways away from a potential rehab assignment. The Mets hope Manaea recovers from his sessions better than his last ramp-up, which led him to being shut down in mid-March after he continued to feel discomfort in his side during his February throwing progression.
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