Marcus Stroman Hits Injury List with Torn Calf Muscle

Things are getting dicey for the Mets starting rotation. Projected number two starter Marcus Stroman is on the Injury List with a tear to his left calf, and is considered "week to week" according to manager Luis Rojas. 

However the diagnosis of a torn calf muscle sounds a lot worse than the earlier diagnosis of a calf strain. As noted by MLB Trade Rumors dot com, a Grade 1 Calf strain could indicate some tearing and stretching of the muscle that might lead to a lesser IL stint.

Still the loss of Stroman is no funny matter for the Mets. There was concern just a week ago about back tightness with ace Jacob deGrom, and with Noah Syndergaard out for the entire season, the Mets were really hoping to get a big year out of Stroman as the team's number 2 starter.

Now the pressure is only going to be ratcheted up on the rest of the rotation. Michael Wacha, Rick Porcello and Steven Matz all see their importance to the Mets success in the near and long term future of this 2020 season increase.

The injury to Stroman wasn't the only bad news for the Mets, Tuesday. Robert Gsellman was also sent to the Injury List with discomfort in his right triceps. He is expected back in early August, which is just a few days away.