Sunday, March 30, 2008

Mets finalize Opening Day roster


...The New York Mets today announced the following roster moves on Sunday to ready their roster for Opening Day.

The Mets selected the contracts of catcher Raul Casanova and outfielder Brady Clark and added them to the 25-man roster. Clark will change his uniform to No. 44. He had worn No. 93 this spring.

Catcher Ramon Castro was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 21, due to a right hamstring injury. Right-handed pitcher Duaner Sanchez was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 27, while he continues recovering from right shoulder surgery. Sanchez underwent shoulder surgery on April 10, 2007 at New York's Hospital for Special Surgery. Mets Medical Director Dr. David Altchek inserted a screw in the coracoid, a bone in front of Sanchez's right shoulder to repair a hairline fracture. Right-handed pitcher Orlando Hernandez was placed on the 15-Day DL, retroactive to March 29, while he continues to recover from right foot surgery. Hernandez underwent surgery on his right foot on October 18, 2007.

Right-handed pitcher Brian Stokes was designated for assignment while infielder/outfielder Fernando Tatis, left-handed pitcher Ricardo Rincon and right-handed pitcher Nelson Figueroa were sent to minor league camp for reassignment.

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1 comments:

Super Johan said...

Hey Justin, I can't wait for season to start. I just feel an excited day , that I will never forget. Only 9 more hours to start. OH YESSSSSS!!!!!!!! :)