Carlos Beltran Expected to Miss 12 Weeks, Opening Day

[Rod_Carew29]

Beltran undergoes surgery on right knee
Center fielder expected to miss 12 weeks, Opening Day

By Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com

01/13/10 10:10 PM EST

Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran underwent an arthroscopic clean-out of the arthritic area of his knee, the club announced on Wednesday.

Beltran elected to have the surgery after experiencing a worsening of osteoarthritis of the right knee during the offseason. The club said Beltran didn't have any pain following the end of the season and into the early offseason, but symptoms returned and it became too painful to continue his conditioning to get ready for Spring Training.

Beltran's personal physician, Dr. Richard Steadman, performed the surgery on Wednesday in Colorado.

The five-time All-Star is expected to resume baseball activity in 12 weeks, which means Beltran is expected to miss the beginning of the regular season with Opening Day set for April 5 at Citi Field.

Beltran played in just 81 games last season, batting .325 with 10 home runs and 48 RBIs. The 12-year veteran is a career .283 hitter with 273 home runs, 286 stolen bases and 1,035 RBIs in 1,562 games.

Rhett Bollinger is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

[Sportsforever]

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Beltran undergoes surgery on right knee
Center fielder expected to miss 12 weeks, Opening Day

By Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com

01/13/10 10:10 PM EST

Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran underwent an arthroscopic clean-out of the arthritic area of his knee, the club announced on Wednesday.

Beltran elected to have the surgery after experiencing a worsening of osteoarthritis of the right knee during the offseason. The club said Beltran didn't have any pain following the end of the season and into the early offseason, but symptoms returned and it became too painful to continue his conditioning to get ready for Spring Training.

Beltran's personal physician, Dr. Richard Steadman, performed the surgery on Wednesday in Colorado.

The five-time All-Star is expected to resume baseball activity in 12 weeks, which means Beltran is expected to miss the beginning of the regular season with Opening Day set for April 5 at Citi Field.

Beltran played in just 81 games last season, batting .325 with 10 home runs and 48 RBIs. The 12-year veteran is a career .283 hitter with 273 home runs, 286 stolen bases and 1,035 RBIs in 1,562 games.

Rhett Bollinger is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

Wow...it starts early this year for the Mets. Remember, however, last year at this time we had the report that Utley was going to be out and we see how that went. I think they are overly pessimistic with these reports. How much longer is Beltran under contract?

[Rod_Carew29]

@ Sportsforever

My day had been dark all day regarding the ever climbing earthquake toll in Haiti....

and then I just happen upon mlb.com, and this?

Unreal.....

I know Utley was rumored to be not fully healed when he did come back...but he shut folks up as the season went on. Beltran...who knows? I just hope he can make it by Opening Day...but with no spring training.....

Wow...it starts early this year for the Mets. Remember, however, last year at this time we had the report that Utley was going to be out and we see how that went. I think they are overly pessimistic with these reports. How much longer is Beltran under contract?

[nyisles16]

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outstanding job Carlos!

[baseball66]

Re: Carlos Beltran Expected to Miss 12 Weeks, Opening Day

Just have him give McGwire a call and he will be back in tip top shape in no time.

[EWRMETS]

Re: Carlos Beltran Expected to Miss 12 Weeks, Opening Day

I'd try to void his contract.

[fsquid]

Re: Carlos Beltran Expected to Miss 12 Weeks, Opening Day

I'd try to void his contract.

only two years left, sadly wouldn't hold water. Maybe if he bombs this year we can buyout the last year.

[EWRMETS]

Re: Carlos Beltran Expected to Miss 12 Weeks, Opening Day

only two years left, sadly wouldn't hold water. Maybe if he bombs this year we can buyout the last year.

They might be able to if they can successfully argue that his surgery was elective and not necessary. The guy is a very good player but he's not a superstar (and he's paid like a superstar). The Mets need to remove themselves from the past three years and getting rid of Beltran would be a good start.

[SPTO]

Re: Carlos Beltran Expected to Miss 12 Weeks, Opening Day

You really have to wonder about someone's character when they go off and have surgery WITHOUT telling their team.

Sheesh....Too bad the Mets can't just void his contract.

[Speedy]

Re: Carlos Beltran Expected to Miss 12 Weeks, Opening Day

You really have to wonder about someone's character when they go off and have surgery WITHOUT telling their team.

Sheesh....Too bad the Mets can't just void his contract.

Do you blame him? Look what those trainers did to Ryan Church.

[fsquid]

Re: Carlos Beltran Expected to Miss 12 Weeks, Opening Day

yea, Mets management doesn't have the greatest track record with treating injuries dating back to the early 80s

[RoyalBoyle78]

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this whole thing s is a total MESS, can;t blame Beltran, but for me as a Mets fan, when he comes back, I said trade him and get what you can for him.

[ryan36]

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LOL, trade him, but you'll eat over half his salary...I'd love to have him in Seattle, ya'll can have Milton Bradley.

And yes, in this day and age, medicine is not objective. How many times have we seen players put off surgery just to go down in May. Better to do this now.

[Bahnzo]

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You really have to wonder about someone's character when they go off and have surgery WITHOUT telling their team.

Sheesh....Too bad the Mets can't just void his contract.

The MLB Network said that Beltran's doctor informed the Met's team doctor and the team doctor approved of the surgery. So either their own doctor forgot to inform the team, or Beltran's doctor is lying.

[nccomicfan]

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I question the supposed need for a third opinion. The knee is obviously not right if it hasn't healed by now.


Any optimism I had after signing Jason Bay is pretty much evaporated into " here we go again"