The injury of former Lotte pitcher Brooks Reilly (36, New York Mets) appears to be prolonging. There is even talk of a ‘season out’.
The New York Post reported on the 3rd (Korean time), "New York Mets reliever Brooks Reilly's absence from play due to injury may be prolonged. The possibility of a season out is also being raised."
According to the media, "New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza mentioned reliever Reilly's injury in a postgame interview after winning the home game against the Chicago Cubs on the 3rd," and "according to manager Mendoza, he injured his left elbow on the 22nd of last month." Reilly, who was placed on the injured list after discovering inflammation, is recovering more slowly than originally expected, so it is unlikely that he will be able to return at the originally expected time.
Reilly was hopeful when he initially felt pain in his left elbow and found no major abnormalities in the MRI scan. It was reported to be simple inflammation. However, it is reported that in the process of his rehabilitation, pain and discomfort continue, and the timing of his future return is becoming unclear.
Citing a source, the media added, "Reilly's elbow ligaments are at least worn out," and added, "Reilly himself and the Mets are working to obtain more medical information."
New York Mets general manager David Stearns also said in a text interview with the media, "We are currently unable to confirm Reilly's exact condition, and to that end, we are looking into various aspects."
It was reported that Reilly, who was injured, did not appear at the clubhouse of the New York Mets' home stadium where the game was held on the 3rd. His agent also reportedly did not respond to requests for an interview with Meche.
Considering his age, Reilly is reportedly looking into whether there is a way to manage his injury through rehabilitation instead of surgery. For Reilly, who turns 37 next month, it is safe to say that if he undergoes surgery, his career will essentially be over.
In the worst case scenario, if he undergoes Tommy John surgery (elbow ligament joint surgery), he will not be able to throw a ball again until he is almost 39 years old. One of the reasons for his hesitation in undergoing surgery is that this season is the final year of his two-year contract with the New York Mets.
Reilly, who will become a free agent at the end of the season, would naturally want to avoid surgery. After returning to the mound through rehabilitation, there may be demand for him in the free agent market again at the end of the season, but if he undergoes surgery and ends the season as an injured player, his career itself may be the last.
Before getting injured, Reilly appeared in a total of 8 games this season, pitched 7 innings, and was continuing his salty pitching career with 1 win, no losses, and an ERA of 0.71. He pitched well, striking out 9 batters, but was hampered by injuries.
Reilly, who played for Lotte in the Korean Professional Baseball League from 2015 to 2019, returned to the major leagues by signing with Cincinnati in 2020, then moved to Houston-Tampa Bay and then the New York Mets last year, earning a reputation as a reliever. Therefore, he, along with pitcher Merrill Kelly (36, Arizona), who previously played for SK (now SSG), is considered a 'myth' case that was exported from the KBO to the Major League.
Kelly was also moved from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day list on the same day, and his right shoulder injury appears to be prolonging. Attention is being paid to when the two players, who have the same age as both 36-year-olds and the common denominator of playing in Korea, will be able to return to the field in good health.
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