NEW YORK -- Lingering oblique discomfort has prompted Mets reliever Anthony Swarzak to pause his throwing program, also putting a trip to Florida on hold.
Swarzak threw off flat ground as recently as Monday at Citi Field, but he and Mets trainers decided to halt his throwing program at that time. He had been scheduled to fly to Florida late this week to ramp up his rehab from a strained left oblique, but the team shelved that plan, as well.
"I still feel optimistic," said Swarzak, who injured himself in a March 31 game against the Cardinals.