The Mets announced that Aaron Harang will get the start on Thursday against the Washington Nationals.
Harang, 35, had his contract selected today from Las Vegas (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League and will wear uniform No. 44.
Recently, he pitched 6.0 innings, allowed six hits, three runs, earned, issued two walks and struck out six vs. Salt Lake in Game Four of the PCL semi-finals on September 7.
The veteran righthander was 5-11 with a 5.76 ERA in 22 starts this year for the Seattle Mariners. He was released last month and signed by the Mets to a minor-league deal last week.
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The Mets announced that they have called up outfielder Mike Baxter, starting pitcher Aaron Harang, and catcher Juan Centeno, following Sunday’s 2-1 win against the Indians. All three had been assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas before they were eliminated from the postseason play on Saturday night.
All three will be on hand for the start of a four game series against the Washington Nationals, tonight at Citi Field.
Baxter, has seen some time this season with the Mets and has a .208/.325/.277 in 120 plate appearances with the big league team.
Harang, signed a minor league deal with the Mets last week after he was released by the Seattle Mariners. In 22 starts, the 35-year-old posted a 5.76 ERA. He’s expected to make one or two September starts for the Mets.
Centeno, 23, is a highly regarded defensive catcher who batted .305 with a .345 on-base with Las Vegas.
No word on 23-year-old Ruben Tejada, but he is expected to join the team Tuesday or Wednesday.
Yesterday, the Mets also called up relievers Greg Burke and Frank Francisco.
