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          New York Mets

          Prospect will avoid surgery after facial blow

          • Adam Rubin, ESPN Staff WriterMar 2, 2013, 03:42 PM ET
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          Erik Goeddel

          PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Right-handed prospect Erik Goeddel, who was struck in the face with a thrown baseball, will avoid surgery and has no vision issues, Paul DePodesta said.

          Goeddel was struck on the left side of his face Monday with a thrown baseball while covering second base during a drill.

          He will be given time off to recuperate.

          "Fortunately this one looks like it's going to be OK," DePodesta said.