NEW YORK -- Long before the 2017 regular season -- one fraught with injuries and setbacks in Flushing -- came to an end, Mets officials convened at Citi Field to complete a thorough evaluation of their medical procedures. From their training and medical staffs to their on-field and communication protocols, the Mets tore down their chain of command and built it back up from scratch.
This was about more than simply cleaning house, though the Mets did dismiss head trainer Ray Ramirez in the process. This was about finding ways to use cutting-edge training and sports-science methods in an effort to increase wellness, prevent injuries and shorten recovery periods for those that do occur.