Mets shortstop Jose Reyes could be sidelined until May or June, according to new reports coming out of spring training today.
He has not played since March 4, when he was sent back to New York for medical tests, and while it was initially thought his overactive thyroid wouldn't prove too much of a distraction, it has now emerged that he may not even resume playing baseball for eight weeks.
With Carlos Beltran out for the start of the year, it's a big loss to be without the speedy infielder for an extended period of time.
An AP report, published on ESPN.com, said Reyes has been told to rest until his thyroid levels return to normal. He has also been told to change his diet.
The official statement from the Mets read: "As prescribed by the doctors and specialists, Jose's treatment plan is to ...
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Jose Reyes of New York Mets Out for Up to Eight Weeks with Thyroid Problem
Posted: 11th March 2010 by Ash Marshall in MLBComments Off on Jose Reyes of New York Mets Out for Up to Eight Weeks with Thyroid Problem