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Note: Church Cleared, Other Pre-Game Notes

by Matthew Cerrone on July 25th, 2008 at 6:16 pm

Prior to tonight’s game, Jerry Manuel told reporters that Ryan Church has been cleared to do light conditioning after which he will play in at least six minor-league rehab games.

which, by my math, suggests he will not be ready to return to the Mets until at least August, i.e., after the Trade Deadline…

Also, Manuel told reporters that while Luis Castillo continues to workout in Port St. Lucie, he will not return until at least the first week of August.

Lastly, Pedro Martinez has been officially put on the Bereavement List, and will be replaced in the rotation on Saturday by Brandon Knight, as noted yesterday evening.

Manuel suggested Knight could stick around in a different role after Martinez rejoins the team.