Francisco Rodriguez Returns to the Mets
May 25, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Injuries, News
A day after Francisco Rodriguez was sent to the hospital due to back spasms, the New York Mets closer was back with the team. Although it is currently unknown when he’ll be able to pitch again for the Mets, it appears as if Rodriguez has avoided serious injury.
Francisco Rodriguez, New York Mets (Image: Zuma Press)
When he originally got hurt, it appeared as if Rodriguez’s injury could be serious. The closer says that he couldn’t walk after his legs locked up. Mets medical personnel decided to take Rodriguez to the hospital via an ambulance.
Said Rodriguez: “That was scary. I’ve never felt anything like that.”
The Mets also had to be a bit scared, especially considering they signed him to a $37 million contract during the offseason. Rodriguez earned the big bucks after breaking Bobby Thigpen’s record for most saves in a season.
So far, New York has to be happy with how he has performed on the mound. He’s converted all 12 of his save opportunities and has a tiny 0.87 ERA over a span of 20 games.
