Kyle Maistri of mlb.com brings us news on Beltran's "attempt" to make it back for the series in Puerto Rico against the Marlins, which starts tomorrow.
"I wish it would've been maybe five or six days later, Puerto Rico, so he would get the chance to play in front of his family and friends, that would've been a possibility," manager Jerry Manuel said. - MLB.com
I don't think anyone realistically expected Beltran to be back for the Marlins series in P.R. So this latest bit of news shouldn't be much of a shocker for Mets fans. Jerry seems to indicate that if things go well, my hunch that Beltran could make it back for the home series against the Reds starting July 5th may turn out to be true.
Maistri also brings us news of the Mets being a pitcher short in the pen, which doesn't seem to be bothering Jerry Manuel. He also brings an update on Pagan, who should definitely be starting against the Marlins tomorrow night.
