They're now missing their SS, backup SS, 1B, C, and two OFs.
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The banged-up New York Mets put All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes and outfielder Ryan Church on the disabled list Tuesday, the latest setbacks for a team hobbled all season by injuries.The Mets also said All-Star center fielder Carlos Beltran would sit out until the weekend because of a bone bruise below his right knee.
To fill the spots, the Mets promoted highly touted outfielder Fernando Martinez from Triple-A Buffalo and acquired journeyman infielder Wilson Valdez from Cleveland for cash.
''We've got to get back to being healthy,'' Mets manager Jerry Manuel said before Tuesday night's game against Washington.
The Mets began the day a half-game behind NL East-leading Philadelphia. New York has managed to stay close despite a string of injuries - first baseman Carlos Delgado, catcher Brian Schneider, pitcher Oliver Perez and infielder Alex Cora already were on the DL.
Reyes has not played since last Wednesday, sitting out with an injured right calf. He tried to run before Monday night's game, but tendinitis behind the calf slowed him.
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The banged-up New York Mets put All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes and outfielder Ryan Church on the disabled list Tuesday, the latest setbacks for a team hobbled all season by injuries.The Mets also said All-Star center fielder Carlos Beltran would sit out until the weekend because of a bone bruise below his right knee.
To fill the spots, the Mets promoted highly touted outfielder Fernando Martinez from Triple-A Buffalo and acquired journeyman infielder Wilson Valdez from Cleveland for cash.
''We've got to get back to being healthy,'' Mets manager Jerry Manuel said before Tuesday night's game against Washington.
The Mets began the day a half-game behind NL East-leading Philadelphia. New York has managed to stay close despite a string of injuries - first baseman Carlos Delgado, catcher Brian Schneider, pitcher Oliver Perez and infielder Alex Cora already were on the DL.
Reyes has not played since last Wednesday, sitting out with an injured right calf. He tried to run before Monday night's game, but tendinitis behind the calf slowed him.