PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The Mets are still hopeful Taijuan Walker will break camp with them before opening day, but it’s no guarantee.
Walker underwent knee surgery in mid-January, which took place in Arizona immediately after a piece of cartilage broke off his knee cap following a routine workout. Walker said the procedure has set him back “a week or two behind” the rest of the Mets rotation.
Since the injury happened during the lockout, Walker was not allowed to contact the Mets about potential next steps. He turned to his agents at Excel Sports Management for surgeon recommendations. Walker was able to take care of his knee right away, instead of waiting until after the lockout was over this month to address the injury.
