The Mets’ season of injuries continued with an unexpected turn on Thursday. Jeurys Familia, the Mets’ closer, allowed four runs in the Mets’ 6-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, blowing his first save of the year. His velocity was normal but his command was off.
He insisted his body and arm felt good. But it turned out his arm was indeed injured.
The Mets surprisingly announced on Thursday afternoon that Familia was examined by Mets doctors, who diagnosed an arterial clot in his right shoulder.
Familia will see Dr. Robert Thompson in St.