The New York Mets are calling up 34-year-old right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. from Triple-A Syracuse and optioning Christian Scott back to the minor leagues, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported Friday.
Carl Edwards Jr
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Edwards has struck out 13, walked 11 and pitched to a 5.29 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 17 innings at Triple-A Syracuse this year. He threw three innings apiece last year for the Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers. The bulk of his 2025 pitching was at Triple-A (4.44 ERA in 50 2/3 innings) and in the Mexican Baseball League (3.38 ERA, 74 2/3 innings).
His last meaningful MLB work came in 2023 when he posted a 3.69 ERA over 31 2/3 innings for the Washington Nationals.
Scott, 26, was ineffective Thursday in his first MLB action since 2024. He walked five, got four outs and was pulled in the second inning of the Mets’ 10-8 victory over the Twins.
“I didn’t do my job, but they did their job,” Scott told reporters after the game, referring to the bullpen and the offense. “It’s why we’re here with a win today.”
The Mets start a three-game series with the Rockies Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET. Freddy Peralta (1-2, 4.05 ERA) faces RHP Michael Lorenzen (1-2, 7.48 ERA).
