Jed Lowrie, who arrived at Mets camp Sunday wearing a large brace that stretches from his left ankle to thigh, is showing more movement than we’ve seen in several months.
During the team’s first-full squad workout Monday, Lowrie took grounders at second base, faced Robert Gsellman in live batting practice and participated in bunt plays — all while wearing the large brace underneath his white uniform.
Mets manager Luis Rojas said Lowrie has “no limitation” and he’s part of the team’s full workout schedule.
“Right now Jed is full go in practice,” Rojas said. “He did everything with the team. He looked good, he’s moving good. He’s got that brace, it works for him to do all his movements, so it’s good.”
Lowrie still does not have a timeline on whether he can participate in the regular season and Rojas was unable to answer whether the veteran infielder will be ready to play in Grapefruit League games. The Mets’ spring training schedule kicks off against the Marlins at Clover Park on Saturday.
Rojas said Lowrie needs the brace on his left leg to practice during workouts. On Sunday, the 35-year-old infielder would not provide clarity on the symptoms that caused him to wear the brace. When the season ended, Lowrie said, “I got back into my good routine.” He would not clarify what that routine entailed, but he did some physical therapy in an attempt to get ready for the season.
“He’s going through the day like every one of the guys that’s here in camp,” Rojas said. “To play the games, we don’t have the timeline. It’s something that we’ll probably communicate with the performance staff as we move forward.”
