Adam Rubin of the NYDN is reporting that although rusty, Mets pitcher Mike Pelfrey successfully completed a bullpen session this morning.After injuring his leg a few days ago, it wasn't sure what kind of timetable Pelfrey would have toward returning to the field.
Pelfrey said the discomfort, an "8" or "9" on the pain scale when he stepped back during his delivery and then landed immediately after suffering the injury, had reduced to a "1" or "2." After chatting with pitching coach Dan Warthen and trainer Ray Ramirez, Pelfrey declared himself ready to re-enter the Grapefruit League rotation on Saturday after missing one turn.
Pelfrey will start this Saturday and I'm interested to see how he bounces back. I'm hoping last season wasn't a fluke, and that Pelfrey won't experience a "sophomore slump" come April. He is arguably the most depandable arm in the rotation after Santana at this point, and the Mets need him to get fully healthy in time for the season.
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