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| Height: 5-11
Weight: 180
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Oct 25, 1971, Manoguayabo, Contract: Signed through 2008. |
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| December 30, 2006 Pedro Martinez told the AP that he's recovering well from shoulder surgery but still doesn't plan to return until at least midseason. "You have to let it run its course, so we're aiming for July or August as the return date," said Martinez. |
| November 29, 2006 Pedro Martinez said that his shoulder rehab is going better than expected, according to the AP. He still does not expect to be able to pitch for the Mets until midseason. |
| November 4, 2006 Pedro Martinez admitted on Friday that if his right shoulder doesn't return to full strength, he would consider retiring, according to ESPN.com. "It's getting better and progress is above all what is hoped for," Martinez said. "To go back I have to recover. I have to be healthy. But if God doesn't want that, then I would have to think about giving it all up." Pedro underwent surgery in early October to repair his torn rotator cuff, and he isn't expected to start throwing off a mound until June. |
| October 29, 2006 Associates close to Pedro Martinez believe the pitcher is ahead of schedule in his recovery from surgery that repaired his right rotator cuff, according to the Boston Herald. In fact, he could be back before the All-Star break if he continues to recovery this quickly. |
| September 30, 2006 Already ruled out of the playoffs because of a bad left leg, Pedro Martinez now will have right rotator cuff surgery next week and won't resume throwing off a mound until June, according to the AP. Exams Thursday revealed a problem with his other calf, which was announced, and also uncovered the trouble in his rotator cuff, which wasn't. "He never complained to me about his shoulder bothering him," New York manager Willie Randolph said. "I don't know, it could have been something that was lingering." Martinez got a second opinion on the shoulder, which matched the initial reading, and opted for the operation rather than trying to rehabilitate the injury. |
| September 28, 2006 Pedro Martinez has a torn tendon in his left calf muscle and is out for four-to-week weeks, likely ending his season, according to the AP. After getting shelled yesterday in his final start of the season, Martinez returned to New York to have an MRI, which revealed the tear in his left calf. |
| September 28, 2006 Pedro Martinez was knocked around in his last regular-season start, allowing eight hits and seven runs in 2 2/3 innings at Atlanta. There's been talk that Martinez may not pitch until Game 2 or 3 of the NLDS, and after the game Martinez openly wondered if he'd be able to start at all in the first round. His velocity topped out at 86 mph Wednesday. |
| September 26, 2006 It's possible that Pedro Martinez could be pushed back from his Game 1 start of the NLDS if his start tonight doesn't go well, according to the New York Post. If Martinez doesn't start, the ball will be given to Tom Glavine, meaning Glavine probably wouldn't make his start on Saturday so that he would be set up to go in Game 1. "[Martinez] might need more time to be pushed back," manager Willie Randolph said. "I said initially that he might go Game 1. Again, you always ask me That, and I always say, 'OK,' but that's always subject to change. So what I'm saying to you is depending on how he comes out of his start, who knows?" |
| September 22, 2006 Pedro Martinez says his calf "got stiff" and he "hit a wall" in the fifth inning of his start Thursday, according to Newsday. Nonetheless the Mets and Martinez seemed happy overall with his outing (five innings, three runs). Martinez's fastball was topping out in the high 80s Thursday, so he had to rely on his off-speed pitches more than normal. |
| September 21, 2006 Pedro Martinez gave up three runs on four hits in five innings Thursday in his second start after missing a month with a strained right calf muscle, according to the AP. Martinez threw 52 of 87 pitches, striking out seven. |
| September 20, 2006 Pedro Martinez tossed a bullpen session yesterday in preparation for his start on Friday, according to the New York Daily News. He didn't sound very confident about his health for the postseason. "It's yet to be seen whether I am going to be totally healthy at the end of this season and going into the playoffs," he said. "I'm optimistic that I am going to be healthy and if I am healthy I am capable of doing a lot of things." |
| September 15, 2006 Pedro Martinez lasted only three innings in his return from the disabled list Friday night. He threw 68 pitches, 46 for strikes, and allowed four runs, six hits and one walk with four strikeouts. Martinez had been on the disabled list with a strained right calf. |
| September 13, 2006 Pedro Martinez won't necessarily be on a pitch count when he makes his return Friday, but the Mets will understandably keep a close eye on him, according to the AP. "We'll probably watch him real close and keep it as low as we can," manager Willie Randolph said. |
| September 11, 2006 Manager Willie Randolph stated on Monday that Pedro Martinez will return to the Mets rotation on either Friday or Saturday, according to the AP. Pedro is out with a strained right calf. |
| September 10, 2006 Mets manager Willie Randolph said that Pedro Martinez will make his return next weekend in Pittsburgh, possibly on Friday. Martinez came through a four-inning simulated game on Saturday with no problems. |
| September 9, 2006 Pedro Martinez pitched a four-inning simulated game on Saturday and reported no problems, according to the AP. Martinez, who has been out since Aug. 15 with a strained right calf, threw 75 pitches -- 45 in game conditions. He is expected to start next weekend in Pittsburgh. |
| September 8, 2006 Pedro Martinez will pitch in a simulated game Saturday, the New York Daily News reports. If all goes well, he could be in the Mets rotation by the end of next week. |
| September 5, 2006 Pedro Martinez, who has been sidelined since Aug. 15 with a strained right calf, threw about 65 pitches in a bullpen session on Tuesday, according to the AP. "It went fine," Martinez said. "It hasn't bothered me, but I can't really tell you if it's 100 percent until I get in a game." If he feels OK on Wednesday, Martinez plans to throw a simulated game Saturday, and the Mets hope to get him back in the rotation around the middle of this month. |
| September 4, 2006 The AP reports that the Mets are hoping to get Pedro Martinez back by the middle of next week. Manager Willie Randolph has said that Pedro will get no more than three more starts this season. |
| September 3, 2006 Pedro Martinez threw 38 pitches off a mound for the first time since going on the disabled list with a strained calf, according to the New York Daily News. He'll need to toss at least one simulated game before returning to action, which could happen by mid September. |
| September 1, 2006 Pedro Martinez is scheduled to throw 45 pitches off a mound in a side session Saturday in Florida, according to the AP. He's currently on the DL with a strained calf. |
| August 31, 2006 Pedro Martinez is aiming to throw off a mound on Saturday, according to the AP. He's recovering from a strained calf. "Pedro tossed today really, nicely and felt good. Maybe, hopefully, maybe, he will be on the mound on Saturday. Maybe," Mets manager Willie Randolph said. "Don't hold me to it. ... Pedro might come out in the morning and say, 'You know what, I don't think I'll take the mound today. I'll do it tomorrow.'" |
| August 28, 2006 Pedro Martinez is heading to the Mets' minor league complex in Florida to begin workouts, as he recovers from a strained calf, according to the New York Daily News. It's not clear how long he'll stay there. "It depends on how I react," he said. |
| August 24, 2006 Pedro Martinez removed his boot long enough to play catch yesterday, but he also said that he's not going to be able to take it off for good for another week, according to the New York Daily News. That probably pushes back his return timetable at least a bit. He's eligible to come off the DL on August 30, and the Mets are hoping to get him four or five starts before the postseason. |
| August 21, 2006 On Monday, Pedro Martinez will have his strained calf examined, and he hopes to be cleared to remove his protective boot, according to the New York Daily News. He's been limited to lightly tossing a baseball while on the disabled list. |
| August 17, 2006 The New York Daily News reports that the Mets expect Pedro Martinez back in a couple of weeks. "He'll be back hopefully by the first of September and have a good four or five starts to get ready for postseason," Willie Randolph said. Pedro will wear a protective boot over his strained calf for the next week. |
| August 16, 2006 The Mets placed Pedro Martinez on the disabled list on Wednesday, according to the AP. Martinez, who has a strained calf, suffered the injury on Monday. He was replaced on the roster by Heath Bell. |
| August 15, 2006 Pedro Martinez was examined in New York on Tuesday, one day after a strained right calf forced him out of his start against Philadelphia following the worst first inning of his career. Mets manager Willie Randolph was optimistic that Martinez's injury wasn't serious. "He said he felt sore, but he didn't seem alarmed by it," Randolph said. "I'm not concerned at all. It's nothing to get excited about." A team spokesman said results of the tests won't be known until Wednesday. |
| August 14, 2006 Pedro Martinez allowed four hits and six earned runs in the first inning on Monday and then revealed that he strained his right calf in warmups. "He felt a twinge out there, but he felt like if it got loose, he could go out there and give us what he had," manager Willie Randolph said. Martinez will undergo tests before the Mets determine if he'll make his next start. |
| July 28, 2006 In his first start since returning from the DL, Pedro Martinez gave up four runs in the first inning but then held the Braves scoreless for the next five innings to pick up a win. Martinez had been on the DL since June 28 with a sore left hip. |
| July 28, 2006 The Mets activated Pedro Martinez off the disabled list on Friday, according to the AP. Martinez, who was sidelined with a sore left hip, will start tonight against the Braves. |
| July 26, 2006 Manager Willie Randolph announced after Wednesday's game that the Mets will activate Pedro Martinez from the disabled list on Friday and that Martinez will start that night, according to the AP. Martinez has been on the DL since June 28 with a sore left hip. |
| July 24, 2006 Pedro Martinez, who is recovering from a left hip injury, is scheduled to start on Friday against the Braves, according to the Mets website. If he does make the start on Friday, it will be exactly one month in between starts for Martinez. "Any time you have a hip or foot problem [as Martinez has had]," said manager Willie Randolph, "it takes away from your total mechanics. And now you hope everything's quieted down and he'll be a little stronger because of the time off." |
| July 23, 2006 Pedro Martinez reported no after-effects from his 80-pitch bullpen session on Saturday, according to the AP. "I feel real good, real good," he said. "I woke up in a good way." Martinez is tentatively scheduled to come off the DL next weekend. |
| July 23, 2006 Pedro Martinez is hoping to be healthy enough to pitch on Friday against the Braves, according to the New York Post. Martinez has been out of action with late June due to a sore left hip. |
| July 22, 2006 Pedro Martinez, who is on the DL with a sore right hip, threw 80 pitches in a simulated game on Saturday and said he felt strong, according to the AP. He threw all his pitches and said he'd like to start next weekend in Atlanta, as long as he keeps feeling good. |
| July 22, 2006 Pedro Martinez will throw a simulated game on Saturday, but he said he doubted manager Willie Randolph's claim that he could return as early as Wednesday, according to the New York Daily News. Martinez is shooting for a return next weekend. |
| July 20, 2006 The New York Daily News reports that Pedro Martinez threw a 60-pitch bullpen session yesterday, his second session since going on the disabled list with a sore left hip. "It's holding on good. I'll see how I wake up tomorrow," said Martinez, who said that "without a doubt" he'll toss a simulated game before being activated. If he gets that in this weekend, he could start July 28 or July 29 for the Mets. |
| July 19, 2006 Mets manager Willie Randolph confirmed yesterday that Pedro Martinez won't be activated from the disabled list until next week, according to the New York Daily News. Recovering from a sore left hip and food poisoning, Martinez will toss a simulated game later this week. |
| July 17, 2006 For the first time since going on the disabled list with a sore left hip, Pedro Martinez tossed 45 pitches off a mound on Sunday, according to the New York Daily News. His recovery from the injury had been slowed by a recent bout of food poisoning. Pitching coach Rick Peterson said Martinez likely will throw another bullpen session and a simulated game before returning to action. That means he probably won't return to action until next week. |
| July 16, 2006 The Mets currently have no timetable for when Pedro Martinez will return to the rotation, according to the AP. Martinez needed an IV Friday night after developing a fever caused by food poisoning. "It's not something we can speculate right now, we will see how he feels," pitching coach Rick Peterson said. |
| July 15, 2006 Pedro Martinez went to a hospital and needed an IV after developing a fever following Friday's game against the Cubs, according to the AP. He returned to the team Saturday and was stretching in the outfield before the game. Martinez had been battling food poisoning from eating bad chicken over the All-Star break. |
| July 14, 2006 Pedro Martinez came down with a stomach ailment, possibly food poisoning, over the All-Star break, which left him weak and unable to throw, according to the New York Daily News. As a result, Martinez won't make his scheduled start on Wednesday. "We're going to have to push him back a day or two, give or take, until he gets on the mound," Randolph said about Martinez, who is on the disabled list with a sore left hip. |
| July 10, 2006 The Mets expect Pedro Martinez to be over his sore left hip in time for the second half of the season, according to the New York Daily News. He's penciled in to start July 19. |
| July 6, 2006 ESPNews is reporting that the Mets have placed Pedro Martinez on the 15-day disabled list with a sore left hip, according to the AP. He missed his start on Monday with the injury. It's not known how long he's expected to be sidelined. |
| July 5, 2006 Pedro Martinez, who is day-to-day with a sore hip, delayed his throwing session one day, according to the AP. After he throws Thursday, the Mets will decide whether he will start Saturday or go on the disabled list. |
| July 5, 2006 Pedro Martinez will test his sore hip by tossing a baseball again today, after which a decision on whether he'll make his scheduled start Saturday will be made, according to the New York Daily News. Unless he looks close to full strength, the Mets probably will play it safe and hold him out until after the All-Star break. |
| July 3, 2006 Pedro Martinez will get treatment for his sore hip and throw a light side session before a decision is made on whether he'll get another start for the Mets before the All-Star break, according to the AP. Martinez missed his scheduled start on Monday night. "He's probably going to just miss a start like he is and he might be able to pitch before the week is out so I'm not concerned at all," manager Willie Randolph said. Randolph said if Martinez can't go before Saturday the team will place him on the disabled list retroactive to his last start. |
| July 2, 2006 The Mets announced that Pedro Martinez will miss his scheduled start on Monday because of his sore hip. Martinez could pitch next weekend, but it's also possible that the Mets will hold him back until after the All-Star break, especially since they have a huge lead in the NL East. |
| July 2, 2006 The New York Post reports that Pedro Martinez is questionable for his scheduled start on Monday because of his sore hip. However, general manager Omar Minaya said that he fully expected Martinez to pitch. |
| June 18, 2006 The New York Daily News reports that Pedro Martinez had been bothered by a sore hip during the two starts leading up to last night's outing. He made some adjustments to his delivery which eased the pressure on his hip, and Martinez said after the game there was no soreness in the joint. |
| April 8, 2006 Pedro Martinez stated that he felt fine the day after his first start of the season, according to Newsday. "I feel pretty good physically," said Martinez. "I'm fine right now. I'm just going to go and work my tail off, hopefully bounce back quickly, see how I feel for the next one. My arm feels perfectly fine." |
| April 6, 2006 Slowed all spring by a nagging toe injury, Pedro Martinez made his season debut in an eventful game against the Nationals Thursday night. In addition to allowing five runs (four earned) on four hits and five walks in six innings, Martinez struck out six and hit a career-high three batters, igniting a near brawl after plunking Jose Guillen for the second time in the game. |
| March 27, 2006 As expected, Pedro Martinez made his spring debut on Sunday. He threw 21 of his 35 pitches for strikes, and he looked sharp, according to the New York Daily News. Martinez, who said he threw at about 75-80 percent, is aiming to pitch in the Mets' third game of the regular season. |
| March 23, 2006 The New York Daily News reports that Pedro Martinez is hoping to make his first regular season start on April 5 or 6 against the Nationals. He confirmed Wednesday that he will not be ready to pitch on opening day. |
| March 22, 2006 Pedro Martinez stated on Wednesday that he expects to miss opening day due to his nagging toe injury, according to the AP. "Unless I can work some magic, I don't think I'll have enough time," Martinez said. "I need at least two outings. You're not going to throw me two innings in a game and expect me to go on opening day." Martinez has not yet pitched this spring because of the injury, but he is slated to start against Baltimore on Sunday. |
| March 22, 2006 Pedro Martinez tentatively is slated to make his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday, which would put him on schedule to start the Mets' second game of the regular season, according to the New York Daily News. |
| March 20, 2006 Pedro Martinez could make his exhibition debut on Friday, according to the New York Daily News. He threw 50 pitches to minor leaguers over three simulated innings yesterday. Martinez appears likely to be ready for the beginning of the season, despite his sore toe. |
| March 15, 2006 Pedro Martinez faced live hitters on Wednesday for the first time this spring, according to the AP. He did not show any ill effects from his toe injury. "I felt good, I felt a little stiff, but that was expected," he said. "After I threw a few pitches and I let it go, everything went back to normal." He is expected to throw another batting practice session on Sunday. |
| March 12, 2006 Pedro Martinez tested his troublesome toe by throwing 83 pitches over four simulated innings on Saturday, according to the New York Daily News. His next step may be batting practice. "Before I go to BP, I'll have to see how I feel (today). If I feel like I did (Friday) before I came to the mound today, I'll be looking forward to throwing (batting practice)," said Martinez. |
| March 8, 2006 Pedro Martinez threw his longest bullpen session of the spring on Wednesday and looks ready to face batters soon, according to the AP. "I could get into a game right now and throw a strike," he said. "but I want to face batters in a bullpen first ... I feel better. To me, it's not an issue whether I pitch opening day or second day." Martinez is dealing with a sore right big toe. |
| March 5, 2006 After his bullpen session on Saturday, Pedro Martinez stated that he might not be ready for opening day, according to Newsday. "As of now, I'm not a question - as of now," Martinez said. "But I still have [to pitch] batting practice. I still have a few more bullpens. I still have to play long toss. There's a lot of things that could happen in the period of time. We're going to wait and see what happens. As of now, I'm counting on pitching opening day. If I don't, I'll pitch on the fifth day. It will be my spot, I guarantee you that. I'll have one spot in the rotation." Pedro has been battling a toe injury. |
| March 4, 2006 With Pedro Martinez having yet to face batters or throw a breaking pitch, Mets officials concede that his opening day start, while not yet in jeopardy, could be short - possibly no more than four or five innings, according to the New York Daily News. |
| March 4, 2006 Pedro Martinez stated Friday that his sore right toe is still bothering him, and he isn't ready to pitch in a spring training game yet, according to the AP. "I trust Pedro to get his work in. He knows what he needs to do," manager Willie Randolph said. |
| March 3, 2006 Pedro Martinez threw his second bullpen session from the rubber yesterday and described his effort at only 60%, but he threw with noticeably more zip than he did two days earlier, according to the New York Daily News. |
| March 1, 2006 According to ESPN.com, Pedro Martinez will not take part in the World Baseball Classic due to his sore right toe. |
| March 1, 2006 As expected, Pedro Martinez tested his sore toe by throwing off a mound yesterday for the first time this spring, according to the New York Daily News. Barring a setback, he probably will pick up his velocity in a bullpen session tomorrow. |
| February 28, 2006 Pedro Martinez probably will pitch off the top of a mound today for the first time this spring, according to the New York Daily News. He's recovering from a troublesome and sore toe. The Mets are targeting March 7 for his first exhibition game. |
| February 25, 2006 Pedro Martinez took another step Saturday in rehabilitating his sore right toe, throwing from a slope about a foot in front of the pitcher's mound, according to the AP. Martinez threw 32 pitches and appeared to throw smoothly, although without his typical speed and power. "I cant compare it right now to the way it was toward the end of the season because toward the end of the [2005] season, I couldn't really push," Martinez explained. "I couldn't really get on that leg that much, but now, it feels a lot better. So now, I'm probably 70 percent better than I was during the offseason." |
| February 24, 2006 Pedro Martinez missed spring training on Friday to attend to personal matters, according to the AP. Martinez, who has been bothered with a toe injury, hasn't pitched off a mound since last season. He was supposed to pitch off a mound Friday, but that session had to be pushed back. |
| February 21, 2006 The New York Post reports that Pedro Martinez, still recovering from an ailing right toe, was back playing catch and long-tossing yesterday, and he said he could throw off the base of the mound "probably by the weekend." |
| February 16, 2006 Pedro Martinez got his special shoes yesterday and played some catch in the outfield for the first time since his toe flared up after running 10 days before, according to the New York Daily News. "My arm feels fine. My back is fine," Martinez said. "The foot feels okay. I feel it in some cases, but I didn't expect it to be fine right away." |
| February 15, 2006 The New York Daily News reports that Pedro Martinez added 13 pounds to his frame during the offseason. Martinez is waiting for special shoes to arrive before testing his troublesome toe by throwing off of a mound. He added that the toe was "60 percent" better than the end of last season, though he didn't rule out receiving another cortisone shot, if recommended by doctors. |
| January 27, 2006 Mets GM Omar Minaya said yesterday it is a "50-50" proposition as to whether the troublesome right big toe of Pedro Martinez will allow him to participate in the World Baseball Classic, according to the New York Daily News. |