As if it couldn't get any worse for the New York Mets... the New York Post is reporting that Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran is getting a second opinion on his right knee. Its possible that he will need to have microfracture knee surgery, which has not worked out well for other athletes such as Terrell Brandon and Jamal Mashburn of the NBA. Both of them had this surgery and were forced into early retirement. Whether he plays for your team or not, keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best for Beltran as its never a good thing to see an athlete get forced into retirement.
(Photo by Chuck Solomon / Sports Illustrated)
UPDATE: According to the NY Daily News, Beltran could be ready to return to the Mets after the All Star Break. He was examined by Dr Richard Steadman and determined that the Mets centerfielder should rest the knee and that he should be good to go after getting a a couple weeks of rest.
Posted
Jun 30 2009, 12:40 PM
by
Nick Fruscello