August 17, 2008 Moises Alou has been transferred to the 60-day DL, according to the AP. The Mets acquired reliever Luis Ayala from the Nationals, and moved Alou to make room on the roster.
Our View:This officially puts an end to Alou's season, who was taken down by a torn hamstring.
July 10, 2008 Moises Alou will likely miss the rest of the season with a torn hamstring, according to the New York Post.
Our View:Alou just can't catch a break, that is unless it is to his body. This could signal the end of Alou's career, too bad since the man can still hit. With Ryan Church's status also in doubt, the Mets seemingly will have to make a major move to replace the lost offense in the outfield.
July 8, 2008 Alou told the Norwich (Conn.) Bulletin, "There's a pretty good chance I might be (playing for the Mets) Friday. There's a chance I may wait until after the All-Star break, but my goal is to be back in New York this weekend."
Our View:With Ryan Church headed to the DL, the Mets could certainly use him. However, given Alou's recent history, the brontosaurus has a better chance of returning from extinction than Moises does of lasting a month with the Mets.
July 8, 2008 Moises Alou is expected to make one or two minor-league rehab assignments this week but most likely won't rejoin the Mets before the All-Star break, according to the NY Post.
Our View:He has been out since June 13 due to his strained left calf.
July 5, 2008 Moises Alou could resume his rehab assignment on Monday, the New York Daily News reports. He is on the DL due to a strained left calf and had a setback this past week.
Our View:Alou remains on pace to set the record for most injury status updates in a single season. He has appeared in one major league game since May 21.
