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The New York Mets will be in territory that was quite familiar in 2009 when the 2010 season opens. They will be without their star shortstop, as Jose Reyes will be on the disabled list once again. The two-time All-Star left the Mets' Spring Training facility late last week so he could have further tests in New York on his hyperactive thyroid. Now, it's been determined that he won't be ready to open the season with the team. In fact, this issue has the potential to linger for quite a while. Reyes reportedly cannot have any physical exertion for a period of time that is said to be two to eight weeks -- during which time his thyroid levels will be tested on a weekly basis.
If Reyes is forced to stay inactive for all eight weeks of that wide-open estimate, he'll have to start working himself into baseball shape in the middle of May. Basically, it's possible for Reyes to miss the first two months of the season -- and this is assuming he doesn't have any issues upon return. He was already returning from a surgically repaired torn hamstring that ruined his 2009 season.
The Mets will attempt to move forward without one of their most talented players. General manager Omar Minaya has stated that the Opening Day shortstop will be either veteran Alex Cora or 20-year-old Ruben Tejada.
Cora, 34, hit .251 with a .320 OBP last season for the Mets, as he attempted to fill in for Reyes.
Tejada hit .289 with a .351 OBP and 5 home runs last season in 134 games for Double-A Birmingham.
As for Reyes, this is a serious matter and it's hard not to feel for the guy. He hit .297 with 19 triples, 16 home runs, 68 RBI, 113 runs and 56 stolen bases in 2008. The thyroid issue is something that concerns his well-being, it's not just a matter of getting him back on the baseball field. He needs to be especially careful with the thyroid levels when doing any kind of physical activity, so baseball will take a back seat until the matter is under better control.
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