The Mets announced a flurry of roster moves this evening ahead of their game with the Diamondbacks. In the most pressing news, Danny Young was placed on the 15-day Injured List with a left elbow strain. With A.J. Minter also on the Injured List, this leaves the Mets without a lefty in their bullpen. Veteran reliever Chris Devinski has joined the Mets’ bullpen in a corresponding move.
The Mets recalled 30-year old Brandon Waddell from Triple-A Syracuse to be the bulk man of a bullpen game this evening behind opener Huascar Brazobán. Waddell has not appeared in the big leagues since making appearances for the Twins, Orioles, and Cardinals in 2021. Waddell spent part of 2022 and all of 2023 and 2024 playing in Asia, both in the KBO and the CPBL. Waddell has made five starts for Syracuse this season, posting a 1.54 ERA over 23 and a third innings.
In a corresponding move, last night’s bullpen addition, Kevin Herget, was optioned back to Syracuse. The Teaneck, NJ native pitched two innings last night, striking out one and allowing one run on three hits.
Finally, with his contract now finalized, Brooks Raley was transferred to the 60-Day IL, which means that the earliest he would be available to join the big league club would late June. Raley is currently rehabbing from Tommy John Surgery and has begun to throw bullpen sessions.
