The Mets made some changes to their roster in order to bolster their bullpen. After Tylor Megill struggled in his latest outing, allowing four runs in 5 â…“ innings, the right-handed starter, along with lefty Danny Young, were sent down to Triple-A Syracuse. This move allowed the Mets to bring up lefty Tyler Jay and righty Matt Festa for their series against the Astros at Citi Field.
With the subtraction of Megill and Young, who had been pitching multiple days in a row, and the addition of Jay and Festa, the Mets now have a full eight-member bullpen. This is particularly important as they are currently without Edwin Diaz, who is serving a suspension for using sticky substances. The bullpen had a rough outing on Saturday, with Jake Diekman, Reed Garrett, and Young allowing five runs in the eighth and ninth innings. Young was optioned after pitching back-to-back days.
The Mets won’t need a fifth starter until Thursday, and they are considering calling up either Christian Scott or Jose Butto for that role. This gives them some flexibility in their pitching staff.
In order to make room for the new additions, the Mets designated outfielder Duke Ellis for assignment and transferred Brooks Raley to the 60-day injured list. These moves were necessary to create the necessary roster space.
The good news for the Mets is that Diaz will be eligible to return from his suspension on Saturday. His presence will be a welcome addition to the bullpen, providing them with an experienced closer.
Overall, these roster moves demonstrate the Mets’ commitment to strengthening their bullpen and addressing any weaknesses in their pitching staff. By making these adjustments, they hope to improve their performance in future games and give themselves the best chance at success.
