Earlier this week the New York Mets received frightful news-stud right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey, who delighted fans by starting the All-Star Game in his home park, had a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament.
Torn UCLs tend to lead to the infamous Tommy John surgery, which can take over a year to fully recover from. Harvey, however, seems to think the best route is rehabilitation over surgery. He indicated that sentiment on social media, tweeting out the following message:
"Thank you everyone for the kind words and support. I may be done this year, but I will be back next year for April 1."
Mets officials have not announced how the team plans to handle Harvey's serious elbow injury, and have yet to rule out their star going under the knife. Mets general manager Sandy Alderson didn't have much to say on the matter, telling reporters If that's his tweet, that's his tweet."
Alderson said that another MRI of Harvey's elbow will be taken in two to three weeks once his swelling subsides, so that doctors can get a clearer view of the extent of Harvey's injury. At that time, the team and the pitcher will officially design a plan of action. Should Harvey elect to undergo surgery, he likely would miss most of, if not all, of the 2014 season.
Losing Harvey for 2014 presents a staggering setback for an organization which has built up a modicum of hope this season. The Mets were building the franchise around Harvey and fellow young pitcher Zack Wheeler anchoring a strong rotation that would be bolstered by their captain, David Wright, and young catcher Travis d'Arnaud who was acquired for R.A. Dickey.
Prior to sustaining this torn UCL, Harvey was a strong candidate for the National League Cy Young award, with a 9-5 record, 2.27 ERA, and 0.931 ERA.
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