FRANK FRANCISCO RUMORS
Mets' Frank Francisco diagnosed with mild elbow strain
It recently appeared that right-handed reliever Frank Francisco was on the verge of returning for the New York Mets. However, the former closer recently faced a setback which has now been diagnosed as a mild strain of the flexor pronator in his throwing elbow, according to Jorge Castillo of The Star-Ledger.
The Mets will shut Francisco down for the next three days following...
Mets News: Frank Francisco has mild strain in right elbow, day to day
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Assistant GM John Ricco said doctors found a mild strain of the flexor pronator in Frank Francisco's right elbow but nothing major during an examination in New York.
Francisco, who complained of elbow discomfort, will return to Port St. Lucie, Fla., and rest for 72 hours before attempting to resume throwing.
Francisco had been nearing a return from the DL when...
Mets' Frank Francisco has setback with elbow injury
The New York Mets were hoping to have Frank Francisco back soon. This was based on how well he was progressing in rehabbing his ailing elbow. However, the veteran reliever has had another setback. Francisco has been unlucky in that department. He's experienced numerous setbacks during his recovery from offseason elbow surgery.
Mike Puma of the New York Post says Francisco...
Mets News: Frank Francisco still having discomfort, will see doctor this week
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Injured New York Mets closer Frank Francisco suffered a setback as he experienced discomfort in his right elbow and missed his bullpen session Saturday, manager Terry Collins said.
Collins said Francisco, who is on the disabled list, will be seen by a doctor this week.
"They thought he was making progress, ready to go to Binghamton, and he didn't feel very...
Francisco Headed To Hospital For Special Surgery With Elbow Pain
Frank Francisco is experiencing elbow pain after his latest outing with Single-A St. Lucie, and will head to New York to visit with team doctors at the Hospital for Special Surgery, according to Terry Collins.
Francisco hasn’t pitched since he last appeared in an inning of relief for Single-A St. Lucie. He hasn’t allowed a run five innings over five relief appearances with...
Mets Bullpen Not Getting Any Relief; Frank Francisco Suffers Setback
If you look at the Mets starting pitchers not named Matt Harvey, they have not been able to go deep into games of late. On Saturday, the Mets bullpen had to pitch four or more innings for the eighth time in their last twelve games which has left the unit tired and limited.
They called up funky throwing Greg Burke after sending Jeurys Familia to the DL in an effort to give the bullpen...
Mets News: Frank Francisco almost ready, Parnell to remain closer
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Frank Francisco has pitched on consecutive days with Class A St. Lucie, signaling he is moving closer to being activated from the disabled list. Sandy Alderson said Francisco should have at least another appearance in the minors as part of a rehab assignment, although Terry Collins was unsure if that would be at St. Lucie or a higher level such as Double-A Binghamton...
Unsurprisingly, Collins Says Parnell Will Remain Closer When Francisco Returns
Frank Francisco pitched 1.0 scoreless inning last night for St. Lucie of the Florida State League, allowing just one single. Francisco has tossed 4.0 scoreless innings in four rehab outings and is getting closer to returning to the Mets.
Terry Collins said he would first like to see how Francisco responds after back to back appearances on Sunday and Monday before the team makes...
What will Frank Francisco’s role be upon his return?
The Mets currently sit second to last in the NL East with a record of 11-15, four games ahead of the lowly Miami Marlins.
With a losing record, the chances of closing out a game for a pitcher become less then more, because you obviously need to be ahead in ballgames when it comes to the ninth inning in order to earn saves.
So far this season, closer Bobby Parnell has had five opportunities...
Mets News: Frank Francisco feels OK - Not great, Feliciano has food poisoning
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Frank Francisco threw 25 pitches Saturday in Florida and felt "OK" but "not great," manager Terry Collins said.
The reliever, who is on the disabled list after experiencing elbow inflammation, is not imminently returning to the Mets.
Collins said doctors have reexamined Francisco and found no structural damage. Francisco had a bone spur removed...
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