Gelbs of SNY, the recovery time is eight

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Justin Bour is set to bring the Los Angeles Angels key depth they need until stars Albert Pujols and Shohei Ohtani are fully recovered from surgery.The Angels and the free agent first baseman have reached a deal Matt Andriese Jersey , a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.Bour’s contract is pending a physical, the person said on condition of anonymity because nothing had been finalized.The 30-year-old Bour hit 20 homers and drove in 59 runs with the Marlins and Phillies last season. He played 112 of his 141 games with Miami before an August trade to Philadelphia.Bour didn’t find a regular spot for Philadelphia down the stretch. The Phillies wouldn’t have a spot for him this year, either, after moving Rhys Hoskins back to first base and signing corner outfielder Andrew McCutchen to $50 million, three-year contract during the winter meetings.Bour batted .227 combined http://www.raysfanproshop.com/authentic-c.-j.-cron-jersey , missing time late with an oblique strain. He’s hit 83 home runs over the last four years.Angels general manager Billy Eppler knew he needed options as Pujols and Ohtani rehab.Pujols, who turns 39 next month, is working back from surgery on his left knee and right elbow and hasn’t yet swung a bat. He had season-ending knee surgery in August followed by the elbow procedure in September to remove bone spurs.Japanese two-way star Ohtani is recovering in Japan from Tommy John surgery on Oct. 1. The Angels are encouraged by the AL Rookie of the Year’s progress at this early stage.When Pujols and Ohtani are healthy, the top choice is for Pujols to play first and Ohtani serve as designated hitter — which will happen sooner than he pitches again. Pujols would DH when Ohtani is unavailable or, eventually Jesus Sucre Jersey , back to starting every fifth day. New York Mets star Yoenis Cespedes is likely headed right back to the disabled list, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post.The left fielder is reportedly "leaning toward season-ending surgery." That would presumably fix the calcification in both his heels, an injury he first discussed Friday. Per Steve Gelbs of SNY, the recovery time is eight to 10 months.Cespedes missed over two months with what was described as a hip injury and then sat out after playing just one game.He met with a foot specialist Monday, perAnthony DiComoof MLB.com http://www.raysfanproshop.com/authentic-jonny-venters-jersey , and it's clear the injury will require more attention.Considering the Mets are far out of contention with a 40-57 record entering Tuesday, there doesn't seem to be any reason to force Cespedes onto the field. That he is owed $58.5 million over the next two seasons only creates more reason for caution.If the injury requires almost a year of recovery, it's better to get it repaired sooner rather than later.The 32-year-old had been struggling, and his .262 batting average is by far his lowest in four years. He does have nine home runs and 29 RBI in just 38 games, but it wasn't enough to help the Mets much.Though he created some excitement in his return to the field Friday Matt Moore Jersey , finishing 2-for-4 with a home run against the New York Yankees, it seems that was just a cameo.Cespedes and the organization will hope the pending procedure can solve the problem and keep him on the field.