Yet Another Mets Player Headed to the DL

If you are a fan of the New York Mets, you have to hope that the injury bug is handing out a few years worth of injuries this season. On Wednesday, the Mets announced that starting pitcher Oliver Perez needs knee surgery and will be out for the rest of the season. Perez will join 12 other players on the disabled list.

Oliver Perez - New York Mets (Image: Zuma Press)

Unlike David Wright, Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran and Carlos Delgado, who are also on the disabled list, the Mets likely won’t miss Perez much. After signing a three-year contract worth $36 million in the offseason, Perez has been horrible. In 14 starts, Perez had an ERA of 6.82 and a WHIP of 1.92.

The Mets have to hope that Perez’s knee, which has been bothering him for most of the season, led to his poor pitching. If not, they’ll have to spend $24 million in the next two years on a sub par pitcher.

With a record of 57-70 at the moment, the Mets are already looking forward to a better — and healthier — season next year.