MARCH 13, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
New York Mets to Shut Down Jose Quintana for 3 MonthsThe Mets are reportedly planning to shut down starter Jose Quintana for the next three months.
Mets' Jose Quintana update isn't encouraging, per reportNew York Mets starter Jose Quintana has a stress fracture in his rib.
MARCH 13, 2023•NJ.COM
David Peterson - Might be behind Megill for rotationPeterson (foot) could be behind Tylor Megill in the pecking order for a rotation spot with the Mets following Jose Quintana's (rib) injury, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
ImpactPeterson has missed a little time this spring with a foot contusion (he could return Tuesday), but this seems to be more about the team viewing Megill as having more upside. Quintana is expected to be sidelined until around the All-Star break, so the Mets figure to wind up needing both pitchers, anyway. Peterson held a 3.83 ERA with 126 strikeouts in 105.2 innings in 2022 and is worthy of a late flier in fantasy leagues even if he doesn't start the year in the rotation.
MARCH 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tylor Megill - Could be favorite for No. 5 spotMegill might be the favorite to open the season as the Mets' fifth starter with Jose Quintana (rib) sidelined, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
ImpactDavid Peterson pitched well for the Mets last season and would give the team a lefty alongside four righties in the rotation. However, Puma writes that the Mets "appear most intrigued by the idea of giving the spot to Megill," who held a 1.93 ERA over his first five starts in 2022 before his season was sidetracked by injury. Megill is healthy now, though, and has allowed just one run over his first 4.1 innings this spring. With Quintana expected to be out until around the All-Star break, the Mets might ultimately need both Megill and Peterson to make plenty of starts.
MARCH 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE
José Quintana - Will be shut down for three monthsQuintana (rib) is expected to be shut down from throwing for at least three months, Mike Puma of the New York Post reported Monday.
ImpactWhen asked earlier Monday, Mets manager Buck Showalter wasn't ready to commit to Quintana starting the season on the injured list. However, it's clear the skipper was just waiting for the team to get their ducks in a row before announcing anything. Quintana is dealing with a small stress fracture in the fifth rib on his left side and the team looks to be taking a cautious approach with his recovery. He'll resume a throwing program around mid-June, with a return potentially around the All-Star break. With Quintana on the shelf, the Mets will need David Peterson and/or Tylor Megill to shoulder some of the rotation load, with Megill perhaps having a leg up.
MARCH 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mets give Starling Marte injury updateNew York Mets outfielder Starling Marte was hit in the helmet by a pitch on Sunday.
MARCH 13, 2023•NJ.COM
José Quintana - Manager not committing to IL stintMets manager Buck Showalter said Monday that Quintana (rib) is not a given to begin the season on the injured list, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
ImpactShowalter's comments appear to be more of a case of him not knowing what the exact plan is yet with Quintana rather than him being confident the lefty can avoid an IL stint. One week ago, Quintana was diagnosed with a small stress fracture in the fifth rib on his left side, and the team has yet to map out a schedule for him while his imaging is viewed by multiple parties. More should be known about the veteran hurler's status later this week, but for now his outlook remains up in the air.
MARCH 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE
