New York Mets manager Terry Collins was reportedly not feeling well before the team’s game Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers and was transported to the hospital, according to SNY’s Steve Gelbs. However, the manager has returned to the team.
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Collins Comments on Health
Tuesday, June 14
Collins told reporters he “feels great” and that he’s “really glad it’s nothing serious.” Collins added that he was “disoriented for a minute” and that the doctors could not find an explanation for his illness other than potential dehydration.
Timeline for Collins’ Return Established
Monday, June 13
Mike Puma of the New York Post reported Collins will return to the team to manage Tuesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Collins Taken to Hospital for Precautionary Tests
Sunday, June 12
ESPN.com’s Adam Rubin reported Collins was “alert,” according to Mets assistant general manager John Ricco.
Puma reported Collins will be admitted to the hospital overnight for further testing.
“We’re just being cautious here,” Ricco said, per Newsday‘s Marc Carig.
Ricco told reporters Collins felt ill roughly 30 minutes before the start of the contest and was taken to the hospital to undergo tests, per Carig.
Carig added that bench coach Dick Scott would manage Sunday’s game in Collins’ absence.
In December, the Mets named Scott their new bench coach after Bob Geren bolted for the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to the New York Daily News‘ Kristie Ackert, Scott previously served as the Mets’ director of player development and field coordinator.
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