Metsblog · Jul 14, 2018
Mets' T.J. Rivera suffers rehab setback
Jul 16, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets third baseman T.J. Rivera (54) makes a throw to first base in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports (Noah K. Murray)Mets INF T.J. Rivera left his rehab game with the 51s due to discomfort in his arm. He played five innings before being removed.
Rivera had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last September after initially trying to rehab the injury. He was previously aiming to return by May, but that was pushed back and he made his rehab debut on July 5.