CINCINNATI -- The Mets' hopes to move closer to full strength before they engage the Phillies next week have been dashed. Neither Ryan Church nor Angel Pagan is expected to return to active duty by Tuesday, when the top two teams in the National League East begin a three-game series at Shea.
The club had hoped to have both disabled outfielders back -- Pagan for the series against the Reds, which began on Thursday, and Church for the set with the Phillies.
Manager Jerry Manuel characterized Church's situation as "kinda ticklish," referring to the effects of the concussion Church sustained on May 20.
"He's feeling real good," said Manuel. "He wants to do things, but they're being very cautious about it, and rightfully so."
Marty Noble is a reporter for MLB.com
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