2 years agoNew York Mets left-hander Joey Lucchesi (elbow), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery last year, said he is hoping to be back in early or mid-August. He is currently with the Mets in Miami this weekend and said his rehab has been "pretty solid." Lucchesi is scheduled to throw his 10th bullpen session on Saturday and will advance to facing live hitters soon. It looks like all is well on the rehab trail for the 29-year-old southpaw, but he still has a ways to go before he's ready to make his season debut for the Mets. Before his injury in 2021, he had gone 1-4 with a 4.46 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 41 strikeouts and 11 walks in 38 1/3 innings over 11 appearances (eight starts). If New York's rotation is at full health by the time Lucchesi returns, he could very well return to a bullpen role.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: Newsday - Tim Healey