Robinson Cano took live batting practice Tuesday for the first time since tearing his left hamstring, clinging to the hope he will play again this season.
“I have been feeling better every single day, so we are progressing,” said the Mets second baseman, who sustained the injury on Aug. 4 in Pittsburgh.
Cano says he was told at the time of the injury he would need six to 12 weeks for recovery. He would then need to work back into baseball shape without the benefit of rehab games, as the minor league season will soon be complete.