Pedro pitched 5.1 innings in a simulated game Thursday, giving up two runs - only one earned - and four hits against players from the St. Lucie and Gulf Coast League Mets using just 67 pitches.
He threw 39 in the first 2 innings and 50 overall for strikes. Martinez struck out three and walked none, but hit a batter.
So, he may be lacking in the control department yet, but his fastballs averaged 86-88 mph and even moved down and out. Pedro-style.
Look for Martinez to make his first start for St. Lucie early next week, possibly even Tuesday.
[New York Times]
4 comments:
I wonder how many people have him just sitting on their fantasy DL?
Man, Pedro looks so happy there. I miss him.
Sweet! More old pitchers for the Mets!
I'm really excited for Pedro's return. Let's hope he's as effective as he's been in the past!
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