26-year old switch hitting shortstop Jose Reyes was running the bases earlier this week when he tore his hamstring. He also has a torn tendon behind his right knee. Reyes will probably need at least one surgery in the off-season and the Mets pray that it doesn’t effect his speed. Reyes only played in 36 games for the Mets this season and he was 41 for 147 (.279 avg, .750 OPS) with 18 runs scored, 2 homers, 15 RBIs and 11 stolen bases. The Mets really missed his bat atop the lineup this season. Reyes has now played in 791 games for the Mets in his career and he is 960 for 3,353 (.286 avg, .772 OPS) with 551 runs scored, 63 homers, 325 RBIs and 301 stolen bases. A lot of the Mets’ success next season will be determined by Jose Reyes’ health.

24-year old lefty swinging 1B/OF Daniel Murphy got his big chance to show what he could do this season due to all of the injuries the Mets have suffered this season. He has played in 151 games for the Mets this season and he is 131 for 497 (.264 avg, .733 OPS) with 59 runs scored, 11 homers and 61 RBIs. Despite Murphy doing everything that was asked of him this season by the Mets the team would be better served if he were a bench player next season.

20-year old lefty swinging outfielder Fernando Martinez was the Mets’ #1 prospect heading into this season according to Baseball America. He started this season in AAA ball where he played in 45 games and was 51 for 176 (.290 avg, .877 OPS) with 24 runs scored, 8 homers and 28 RBIs. When the Mets suffered a rash of injuries they called up Martinez and gave him his first taste of the majors. He played in 29 games for the Mets this season and he was 16 for 91 (.176 avg, .517 OPS) with 11 runs scored, 1 homer, 8 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. Martinez’ season ended with an injury which was the fate of many Mets players in this lost season. But, Martinez will be on the New York Mets for good as early as 2010.

The Mets have claimed 26-year old righty starter/reliever Jack Egbert off waivers from the Pale Hose. He pitched in 2 games (0 starts) for the White Sox this season and he was 0-0 with a 27.00 ERA and a 3.75 WHIP. He allowed a stunning 8 hits in only 2 2/3 innings for the White Sox while walking 2 batters and whiffing none. Egbert wasn’t exactly missing many bats in AAA either. He pitched in 30 games (18 starts) in AAA-ball this season and he was 6-11 with 1 save, a 5.05 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP. He gave up 132 hits in only 108 2/3 innings in AAA. The Mets informed Egbert to take the rest of the year off and meet them at spring training. I don’t see much upside in this waiver claim.

UPDATE: The Mets have designated Jack Egbert for assignment to make room on the roster for outfielder Jason Pridie.

28-year old switch hitting OF Angel Pagan has really stepped up with all of the injuries to the Mets. He has played in 77 games for the Mets this season and he is 89 for 297 (.300 avg, .820 OPS) with 46 runs scored, 6 homers, 30 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. Pagan also has an amazing 10 triples this season showing what kind of athlete he is. Look for Pagan to have a nice role with the Mets next season because of how he stepped up for them in 2009.