Bobby Parnell (quad, neck) will throw one inning in a "B" game on Thursday.

Parnell suffered a quad injury early on in camp, but he's been throwing off a mound for a little while now and appears past the injury. The closer's surgically-repaired neck also has not been an issue. Parnell should be ready to handle the ninth inning on Opening Day.

Bobby Parnell (quad) threw 36 pitches in a successful batting practice session on Saturday.

It marked the first time this spring that the Mets closer has faced live hitters. He came to camp recovering from a herniated disc in his neck, then suffered a minor quad injury while covering first base during an infield drill early in workouts. He's still expected to be fully healthy and ready to go for Opening Day.

Bobby Parnell suffered a minor quad injury while covering first base during a drill Thursday.

It sounds like it's no big deal, but the Mets understandably want to be cautious at this point in camp. "Everyone thinks it's very, very mild," pitching coach Dan Warthen said Friday. "He wanted to throw today." Parnell has looked good to this point as he works his way back from surgery to repair a herniated disk in his neck.

Bobby Parnell (neck) has pushed back his bullpen session from Thursday to Friday.

Parnell, who is coming back from neck surgery, just threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session on Tuesday and simply doesn't want to push it this early in camp. "I'm running off of Bobby 100 percent," said Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen. "He said he feels good, but he's smart enough to tell me if he needs the extra day. I had him scheduled to throw today. He said, 'I can throw, but how about an extra day?'" The Mets aim for Parnell to make his spring debut on March 10, which should give him plenty of time to get ready for the regular season assuming no setbacks.

Bobby Parnell (neck) threw a successful bullpen session on Monday morning in Mets camp.

It was only 15 pitches and the catcher was in front of the plate, but Parnell made it through without any issues and continues to make steady progress in his recovery from neck surgery. The Mets are optimistic that their 29-year-old closer will be ready for Opening Day.

Marc Carig of Long Island Newsday reports that Bobby Parnell (neck) will throw another bullpen session on Monday.

It's expected to be another light session in which he only throws around 10 pitches, but is still a big step in the right direction for the Mets closer. He's expected to be healthy and ready to go for the start of the regular season, but the Mets have inked Kyle Farnsworth and Jose Valverde as insurance options.

Mets manager Terry Collins said that Bobby Parnell (neck) felt "great" during his first bullpen session on Friday.

It's the first time Parnell has been on the bump since undergoing surgery last September to repair a herniated disk in his neck. The Mets have been cautious about predicting a timetable for their closer, but things are looking good so far for him being ready to handle the ninth inning come Opening Day.

Mike Puma of the New York Post was told by a Mets source that Bobby Parnell (neck) has looked "great" while throwing at the club's spring training complex.

Making his way back from surgery in September to repair a herniated disk in his neck, Parnell was cleared to resume baseball activities two weeks ago. The Mets might take things a little slowly with him in spring training, but, barring any setbacks, the close should be ready for Opening Day.

In a conference call on Friday, Bobby Parnell clarified that he feels he's still the Mets closer.

"In my head I feel like I'm still the closer. I'm going to go along with that until told otherwise" stated Parnell. He added that he's working hard this offseason to come back from his neck surgery, and fully believes he will be ready to help the Mets from day one. He's currently going off fantasy draft boards as one of the last closers selected, and makes for an interesting option for those pushing the position to the later rounds.

Mets avoided arbitration with RHP Bobby Parnell by agreeing to a one-year, $3.7 million contract.

He'll have a chance to earn an additional $50,000 if he appears in 60 games. Parnell, who was arbitration-eligible for the second time, was recently cleared to resume baseball activities as he works his way back from neck surgery. He saved 22 games for the Mets last season.

Bobby Parnell (neck) was cleared this week by Dr. Robert Watkins to resume all baseball-related activities.

It's excellent news for the 29-year-old closer, who underwent surgery in September to repair a herniated disk in his neck. Parnell should be on the same page as the rest of the Mets' pitchers this spring in camp and looks to be a safe fantasy bet on draft day. He posted a 2.16 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 44/12 K/BB ratio in 50 innings last season.

Mets GM Sandy Alderson is "fairly confident" that Bobby Parnell (neck) will be fully healthy for spring training.

Parnell had surgery in September to repair a herniated disk in his neck. "He's regained the weight," Alderson said. "He's about to start throwing again. And we don't anticipate any problems. But that's one of the reasons we're going to have him come back up to New York -- to be seen not necessarily for a surgical follow-up, but just an overall review. But right now we don't have any reason to believe he won't be ready." The Mets are hoping that their closer will be a go for spring training, but Alderson added that New York would like to add another late-innings reliever.

Bobby Parnell (neck) is still weeks away from being cleared for baseball activities.

Parnell had surgery in September to repair a herniated disk in his neck. He had a checkup last week, which went well, but he'll have to wait a bit longer before getting into his offseason workout routine. The Mets are hoping that their closer will be ready for spring training.

Mets activated RHP Bobby Parnell from the 60-day disabled list.

Parnell underwent surgery in September for a herniated disk and there is some concern about his readiness for the 2014 season. If he's healthy, he'll be the closer.

Mets manager Terry Collins admitted Tuesday that he's "worried" about whether Bobby Parnell (neck) will be 100 percent for spring training.

Parnell underwent surgery earlier this month to repair a herniated disk in his neck. The Mets said after the procedure that he was expected to be ready to go for spring training, but evidently it's not set in stone. Parnell was excellent in his first season as a full-time closer, posting a 2.16 ERA and 1.00 WHIP while converting 22-of-26 save chances.

Mets transferred RHP Bobby Parnell from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

It's a procedural move in order to clear room on the 40-man roster. Parnell is out for the season following surgery to repair a herniated disk in his neck.

Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports that Bobby Parnell will undergo neck surgery on Tuesday in California.

The procedure will repair a herniated disk in Parnell's neck, an injury that ended his season in late July. Parnell is expected be fine for the opening of spring training.

Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports that Bobby Parnell will undergo surgery to repair a herniated disk in his neck.

Parnell has been sidelined since late July with the issue but had been hoping he could treat it with injections and rest. While he has experienced improvement, it hasn't been enough to avoid an operation. It's not clear how long the rehab will take, but Parnell should be fine for spring training.

Bobby Parnell (neck) remains shut down from baseball activities.

Parnell has said that he'll make a decision on possible surgery in mid-September, so it's possible we'll have a resolution with his status this week. The closer has been sidelined since late July with a herniated disc in his neck.

A follow-up exam Monday on Bobby Parnell's neck showed continued improvement.

However, it's still up in the air as to whether he'll undergo surgery to repair a herniated disc. Parnell will have another exam in two weeks before he decides whether or not to go under the knife. "I really don't know what to think," Parnell said. "Me personally, I feel like I can get better, and I feel like I'll be better by spring training. I just don't know whether or not it's going to recur again, and that's what I'm more worried about than anything."