Francisco (elbow) likely not ready for season
Frank Francisco - R - New York Mets
March 1, 2013 - 11:20 PM ET
Mets manager Terry Collins said on WFAN on Friday that he doesn't expect Frank Francisco (elbow) to be ready for Opening Day.
Francisco just resumed throwing on Monday after dealing with some elbow inflammation early in camp. There's still time for him to be ready for Opening Day, but Collins is moving forward as if he won't be available. Assuming Collins is correct, Bobby Parnell will open the season as the closer.
Source: Jorge Castillo on Twitter