Next up for Brooks Lally is a trip to Texas to meet with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday.
Beyond that, there’s no telling what’s in store for the Mets’ left-hander.
He hopes that seeing a doctor will clear up many questions.
Larry, who has been on the disabled list since April 21, has received mixed reviews regarding his throwing elbow and said the situation is “a little more complicated.”
The newspaper’s Joel Sherman reported last week that Reilly has at least abraded ligaments in his elbow. Larry admitted that he had heard the same thing and had also heard from his doctor about other possible diagnoses.
“I’ve heard of other injuries, like spurs,” Larry said Saturday in his first public comments since concerns about his elbow became apparent. “I think it’s a little more complicated.”
Reilly mentioned both internal corrective surgery and Tommy John as at least possible possibilities if Meister believes surgery is necessary.
Such a development would be devastating for the pitcher, who turns 36 next month. He was drafted in 2009, the same year as Stephen Strasburg, and emerged as a quality arm in the back of the Mets’ bullpen.
Larry last pitched on April 19 in Los Angeles, and he said his elbow started bothering him shortly after that homestand and “gradually got worse.”
Initial thinking was that Mr. Raley would only need a minimal period of 15 days of IL treatment because preliminary MRI results showed inflammation and no worsening.
“I hope they get a little more attention. They’re like, ‘Hang on a second,'” Larry said before the Mets’ 4-1 loss to the Braves at Citi Field on Saturday.
Larry tried to overcome this problem, but his elbow wasn’t feeling well.
He has been shut down and is hoping the inflammation subsides to the point where he can continue pitching without any treatment that could jeopardize the rest of his career.
The Mets have a $6.5 million option on Larry for next season.
The uncertainty is new territory for Larry, who has been playing professionally for 15 years and says he has never had any major elbow problems.
When asked about his own feelings, Larry said: I just take it one day at a time. ”
Without their most reliable southpaw in the bullpen, the Mets made it work.
Their Penn entered Saturday as the second most valuable player in baseball, with a combined ERA of 2.80, according to FanGraphs’ WAR tally.
Jake Diekman is the only one in the bullpen, but manager Carlos Mendoza said he has a lot of confidence in the right-handed relievers against the left-handed hitters.
Sean Reed-Foley in particular has been great so far, holding opposing left-handers to a one-for-nine hit line with six strikeouts and two walks.
Adam Ottavino was holding opposing left-handed pitchers to a .130 batting average.
Their bullpen was fine, but the loss of a strong left arm will be felt at some point.
Reilly was traded from the Rays last year and had a great first year with the Mets, starting this season with just two hits and no runs in seven innings pitched.
“It would be nice to get Brooksy at some point this year,” Mendoza said.
The Mets and Larry believe they will get clarity after Meister’s visit this week.
“We’re just trying to make smart decisions,” Lally said.
