June 21, 2008 Jose Valentin has decided to take the rest of the season off due to elbow and neck injuries, but his career isn't over. The 38-year-old has said he wants to play next season, according to MLB.com.
Our View:We'll see if Jose follows through with his intentions and returns.
June 21, 2008 Jose Valentin called the Mets Friday and told them he plans to take the rest of the season off, according to the NY Post. Valentin had been attempting to come back from elbow and neck injuries.
Our View:The 38-year-old didn't announce his retirement, but club officials told the Post that an announcement could be coming over the next few days.
June 7, 2008 Jose Valentin, who is recovering from a disc injury, served as a DH for the second straight game for Triple-A New Orleans on Friday, according to Newsday. He went hitless, and is 0-for-8 over his two games. He could return to the Mets sometime next week.
Our View:Valentin will provide veteran leadership to the Mets' infield, but not much else.
May 24, 2008 Jose Valentin went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI on Friday for Single-A St. Lucie. The veteran is rehabbing a torn right ACL.
Our View:It sounds like Valentin could conceivable be back before the end of the month, but we haven't heard a definitive timetable.
April 15, 2008 Jose Valentin is still about two to four weeks away from participating in a minor league game, according to the NY Daily News. The 38-year continues to nurse his neck ailment. He remains hopeful he can return without surgery however, and an agent stated, "We're hopeful it's a couple of weeks. It could be a month. Hopefully not more. He's been a good healer throughout his career."
Our View:Valentin would provide veteran leadership to the Mets, but his fantasy value remains limited.
