Former Lotte pitcher’s surprise announcement, super positive mindset that he will “run until 40” even after surgery for despair

Brooks Raley (36) of the New York Mets, who played for the Lotte Giants in the KBO League from 2015 to 2019, has set a grand goal of returning to the Major League ahead of the 2020 season. Up until then, many people were puzzled.

Had he been in Korea, he might have been able to play in a more stable environment. He had a considerable salary and consistent opportunity to play. In addition, he was not a player who could get a guarantee contract in the Major League. After playing in Korea for five years, he was already a little forgotten in the Major League, and naturally had to start from the bottom because of his poor performance. However, Reilly boldly shouted “GO.”

Rayleigh’s life went well as if it were a lie. After signing a minor league contract with Cincinnati, he was traded to Houston, and since then, he has settled down as a bullpen pitcher for a strong team called Houston, taking advantage of his strength as a left-handed hitter. Reilly, who has proven his capability in Houston, has become a valuable player that Major League teams want to recruit. He played for Tampa Bay in 2022, and for the New York Mets in 2023 and this year. He is also signing a three-year contract worth 15.25 million dollars. It was an unprecedented amount in Korea.

Since returning to the Major League in 2020, Rayleigh has pitched 184 ⅓ innings in a total of 213 games, posting outstanding performance of 5-8 with 12 saves and an earned run average of 3.42. And her performance has been getting better. Last year, she played in 66 games, the most in her career as a member of the Mets, with an earned run average of 2.80, and has emerged as a player who can challenge for the title of league hold. She had no earned run in her first eight games this year. It was a good start.

However, she had pain in her elbow early in the season. Until when she was listed as injured, she overlooked the injury as it would not be a big deal. However, after her collateral ligament damage was revealed, she gave up rehabilitation and went to the operating table last month. Rehabilitation for the elbow injury surgery (Tommy John Surgery) varies from player to player and the degree of rupture, but it usually lasts from one year to one and a half years. Reilly’s contract ends this year. 토토사이트 순위

Reilly is not giving up on her dream despite the disappointing situation ahead of the final FA jackpot. Reilly is continuing her rehabilitation. In an interview with local journalist Newsday on the 21st (Korea time), Reilly said she revealed her goal in the future and is looking forward to returning to the early and mid-2025 season. She expressed her great ambition, saying, “I will play in the Major League until I am 40 years old.”

Reilly, who also recently accompanied the Mets on an away trip to Texas, told Newsday, “Now I am engaged in that (rehabilitation). It is disappointing not to be able to join the team after taking a step back (from surgery). It is all the more difficult to see them here.” Reilly, however, remains firm in her commitment to return to the Major League after rehabilitation.

According to the rehabilitation schedule set up by Keith Meister, who conducted Reilly’s elbow surgery, Reilly will be able to throw the ball on the mound in the spring of 2025. It is believed that he will be able to throw his ball within a year after the surgery. The problem is that Reilly does not have a team to play at that time. Because his contract with the Mets ends this year. A showcase for Major League team officials may be needed.

However, there is a possibility that the Mets, who have already seen Rayleigh’s ability, will continue to communicate with him. “News Day” also predicted that the Mets may re-recruit him next year at a low price. If he gets elbow surgery and rehabilitates well, he doesn’t have to worry about surgery for a while, and as Rayleigh is close to a bullpen specialist, it is no dream to continue her active career until 40. Attention is focusing on whether Rayleigh, who has overcome the surgery of despair, will be able to overcome this ordeal with a positive mind.