STORY: The elephant named 'Saavan' was fed a cake and fruits as officials gathered to celebrate its birthday along with other elephants.The elephant was born four years ago after nine elephants were brought from India's southern Karnataka state, out of which one elephant gave birth ''Saavan'.'The aim of this is to give an opportunity to the people to test and check the conditions of the elephants. He also has spent time in the farm systems of Minnesota, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle. The Mets are Blankenhorn’s fourth organization this season. He appeared in 11 games for the Mets earlier this season, going 1 for 11. 270 with four homers in 13 games for Syracuse. I know the guys will continue to work as hard as they can and are going to win a lot more games with or without me.”īlankenhorn hit. “I’m not the first person to go down this year. His return meant each of New York’s projected regulars were available for the first time in months. We’re going to miss Francisco, but we’re covered.”īeset by a long list of injuries all season, the Mets got third baseman J.D. “The front office has done a good job preparing for situations like this. Jonathan Villar and Jose Peraza could also see action at the position. Luis Guillorme started at shortstop Saturday night. The Mets recalled infielder Travis Blankenhorn from Triple-A Syracuse to take Lindor’s roster spot. “I’ll be glad to do whatever I can do to help the boys, to encourage them to work as hard as you can, celebrate each day,” Lindor said. He agreed to a $341 million, 10-year contract just before opening day. 228 with 11 homers and eight steals in 88 games.

In his first season with New York after he was acquired in a January trade with Cleveland, Lindor is hitting. “Francisco is in great shape, and we think he will approach his rehab the right way. “As much as you hear of similar injury grades, it’s just that each person heals differently. “What I’ve learned, especially this year, is it’s a whole different situation for each injury,” Rojas said. New York began the day with a three-game division lead over Philadelphia. The Mets have not said when they think he might play again. The four-time All-Star took a few steps out of the batter’s box but then peeled off toward the Mets’ dugout on the first base side. Lindor got hurt during Friday night’s 4-1 loss at Pittsburgh, wincing after he grounded out in the fifth inning. Lindor was put on the 10-day injured list with a strain on his right side.

The right-hander last pitched July 7 against Milwaukee. “That’s how we’re approaching day to day until he feels good and can throw.'ĭeGrom is 7-2 with a major league-leading 1.08 ERA in 15 starts this season despite being hampered by multiple ailments. “Right now, we’re treating the player for what he feels,” manager Luis Rojas said. The two-time Cy Young Award winner hasn't yet been slotted back into the rotation and there is no projection on when he might pitch again. An MRI hours later revealed forearm tightness but no structural damage. DeGrom felt discomfort Friday while throwing a bullpen in Pittsburgh.

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