Pedro Martinez rejoined the Mets yesterday, but don't expect to see him on the mound before the end of the week. Martinez threw 33 pitches in the bullpen during last night's 7-2 Mets loss to the Reds, but none at full speed. It was the first time he'd thrown since leaving his last start on July 12 and since receiving a cortisone shot to his right hip on Thursday. Interim manager Jerry Manuel said Martinez will long toss today, then be reevaluated Tuesday. The thought is he will pitch next weekend against St. Louis. Continue
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