Beltran's Wounded Knee Won't Need Amputation

Nice catch, Fernando.

The New York Mets have finally gotten some good news. The second opinion (from Dr. Richard Steadman) on Carlos Beltran's hurt knee was the same as the Mets’ medical staff: no surgery required.

The Gold Glove center fielder will be re-evaluated later on this week and will most likely still be resting the bone bruise through the All-Star break. Beltran had been playing through the pain most of the season before landing on the 15-day disabled list last week, batting .336 with eight bombs, 20 doubles, 40 RBIs and 11 stolen bases. Not bad for wincing.

It's Been A Good Month

Ladies and gentlemen: your Pitchers of the Month.

National League

New York Mets righty John Maine, who had the lowest ERA (1.35) in the majors in April, was awarded the NL Pitcher of the Month honor.

Mets Agree to Terms with Thirteen Players

The New York Mets agreed to terms with 13 players on Friday, including right-handed pitchers John Maine and Aaron Heilman and outfielder Lastings Milledge, with undisclosed financial terms.

Maine, 25, was 6-5 with a 3.65 ERA in 16 appearances last season, going 1-0 with an impressive 2.63 ERA in three postseason starts.

Heading a group of talented set-up men, Heilman posted a 12-18 record with a 4.34 ERA in 146 appearances last season.

Milledge hit .241 with four homers and 22 RBIs in 56 games last season as a prized prospect and is heading into spring training attempting to seal the deal for a spot as a reserve outfielder.

[New York Mets]