As expected, the Mets announced they have activated RHP Jenrry Mejia from the restricted list. To make room on the 25 man roster, the team optioned RHP Logan Verrett to Triple-A Las Vegas.
To clear a spot for Mejia on the 40-man roster, RHP Buddy Carlyle was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
Verrett posted a 0.73 ERA in six appearances over 12.1 innings since joining the bullpen with 12 strikeouts.
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Former Mets closer Jenrry Mejia is expected to be activated before tonight’s game having completed his 80-game PED suspension.
Mejia has performed extremely well in six minor league appearances between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Las Vegas. He’s allowed just one run in six innings pitched, striking out ten while walking none.
To make room for Mejia, the Mets will have to make a roster move before Tuesday’s game to clear a spot for him.
The problem is – as pointed out by Adam Rubin – that one of our top performing rookies: Logan Verrett and Hansel Robles will likely be demoted.
Meanwhile underperforming relievers Alex Torres (big contract) and Carlos Torres (out of options) are expected to be safe.
“It’s never easy to send anyone back to the minor leagues,” manager Terry Collins said. “And our bullpen has done a good job of keeping us in games. Unfortunately, one of them is going to be gone.”
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Terry Collins told reporters that Jenrry Mejia is “ready to go” and will join the bullpen as soon as he’s able to return.
He is scheduled to come off the restricted list on July 7 and everything points to him being activated as soon as eligible.
“He’s throwing great,” Collins said of Mejia, who tossed a scoreless ninth inning for Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday night. Mejia struck out two batters. “He’s throwing very, very well”
Mejia will most likely go into a setup type role when he gets back, although Collins has always used various options in that role and prefers to play matchups.
Regardless, Mejia will give the pen a nice boost.
