Mickey Callaway Says Jed Lowrie Still Isn't Close to Returning From Injury

One of the Mets' top offseason acquisitions is still a long ways off from seeing the field again.

According to manager Mickey Callaway, infielder Jed Lowrie, who signed with the team a two-year, $20 million deal with the team in the offseason, is still "not close" to starting a rehab assignment.

Jed Lowrie is still "not close" to going on a rehab assignment, Mickey Callaway said. He referred to Lowrie's injury as "left side" issues, clarifying that Lowrie is not suffering from just one thing.

At least publicly, Mets officials seem unable to define what exactly is wrong.
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Callaway also described the injury Lowrie is dealing with at present as a "left side" issue. It sounds as though at this point, the Mets just don't know what's wrong with the man, but that's not very out of character for them this year. Practically nothing has gone right for them in 2019.

Lowrie has dealt with a slew of injuries and hasn't played a game for the Mets this year. He's dealt with a sprained left knee and a strained hamstring that he suffered in an earlier rehab assignment.

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He was one of the most sought-after mid-tier free agents in last year's class. Lowrie had a quality year for the Athletics in 2018, slashing .267/.353/.448 with 23 home runs and 99 runs batted in. He was an All-Star and even received an MVP vote.

Unfortunately, he just hasn't gotten the chance to replicate his success.

He's not the only Met who's been bitten by the injury bug this year. Stars Yoenis Cespedes and Brandon Nimmo have both missed extended periods of time due to injury.

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At this point until I see proof of life, I think Jed Lowrie is dead.
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In fairness, though, the Mets shouldn't be surprised. Lowrie has had multiple seasons cut short due to injury since the start of 2015. And when you're 35 years old like Lowrie is, your injury risk doesn't exactly shrink.

For now, all the Mets can do is sit and wait for their $20 million man to heal up and return to action.