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Jose Martinez

Out four months with torn meniscus

DHNew York Mets

March 8, 2021

Martinez was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee Monday and will undergo surgery and miss approximately four months, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

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Jose Martinez

Sent in for tests on knee

DHNew York Mets

March 8, 2021

Mets manager Luis Rojas said Monday that Martinez underwent tests on his injured left knee, but the team doesn't have an update on the status, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

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Arodys Vizcaino

Showing good velocity

PNew York Mets AAA

March 8, 2021

Vizcaino has been able to hit 96 mph with his fastball this spring, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. "He feels strong," Mets manager Luis Rojas said Sunday. "He wants to get out there. The breaking pitches, they've looked nasty in the bullpens."

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Marcus Stroman

Flashing good velocity this spring

PNew York Mets

March 8, 2021

Stroman threw 52 pitches Sunday in his second spring start and was touching 93 mph with his fastball, Deesha Thosar of The New York Daily News reports. "My velocity - I have never seen 93-94 this early in spring training, ever," he said after the game.

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Robert Gsellman

Recovered from fractured rib

PNew York Mets AAA

March 8, 2021

Gsellman (ribs) made his Grapefruit League debut Thursday against the Nationals, pitching a scoreless inning in relief while working around two hits and a walk.

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Brandon Drury

Ready for game action

2BNew York Mets

March 8, 2021

Drury (undisclosed) is listed on the Mets' travel roster for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

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Rogelio Armenteros

Cleared to throw again

PWashington Nationals

March 8, 2021

Armenteros (arm) was cleared to resume a throwing program Monday, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.

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Jon Lester

Back at camp

PWashington Nationals

March 8, 2021

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Lester (neck) rejoined the team for workouts Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

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Tanner Rainey

Cleared for mound work

PWashington Nationals

March 8, 2021

Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Rainey (collarbone) is scheduled to throw a 30-pitch bullpen session Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

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Stephen Strasburg

Spring debut set for Tuesday

PWashington Nationals

March 8, 2021

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said that Strasburg (hand) would start Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

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