Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard by now that Jose Reyes was carted off the field Friday after he badly sprained his ankle sliding late into second base.
It was hard to watch, no question, as Reyes is certainly a guy Mets’ fans can still root for, especially since he plays in Toronto, which is a divisional foe of the Yankees. The Blue Jays are having enough problems the first two weeks of the season, but this loss is absolutely devastating.
Although it’s only been two weeks, Reyes was hitting .395 in his first year in Toronto with five stolen bases in as many attempts. He also has a homer and five RBI on top of that.
Here’s the tweet that Reyes posted earlier today in regards to his injury, which will keep him out anywhere from one to three months, according to the Blue Jays GM.
Thank you everyone for all the good wishes. Don’t worry, I will be back on the field soon! #bluejays #ilovethisteam
— Jose Reyes (@lamelaza_7) April 13, 2013
This is not only a blow for Toronto, but fans come to see a guy like Reyes. His electricity makes him a fan favorite, and one can only hope he’ll be the same type of player when he returns.
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