Edwin Diaz Still Hopes To Pitch For Mets In 2023
Edwin Diaz is expressing optimism that he\'ll pitch for the New York Mets at some point this season for the first time since suffering a torn patellar tendon in the World Baseball Classic.
At the time of the injury, the Mets said it typically comes with an eight-month recovery, which would rule Diaz out for the 2023 season.
\"I\'m feeling great. Working hard to see if I can come back as soon as possible. Everything is going in the right direction right now. The doctors say I\'m doing great. I\'m really happy,\" Diaz told reporters.
\"... They want me to get better with my knee first, and then they will see how I\'m responding with my strength, all these things I have to do, then I start throwing. If the tests come back good, I might throw this year. As of right now my knee is doing great. We are moving in a good direction.\"
Diaz, 29, suffered the injury celebrating Puerto Rico\'s upset win over the Dominican Republic at the WBC.