The New York Mets are once again tightening the bolts beneath the hood as baseball has a lengthy, grueling season that is more marathon than sprint.
The Mets are making sure their pitching rotation is rested, prepared, and not carrying any dead weight as they prepare for a new three-game series against the upcoming Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jose Ureña Designated After Rough Outing
Jose Ureña didn’t exactly shine when he took the mound on Monday. Ureña only allowed five runs in three innings of work, but the Mets dominated the Nationals. Imagine it as a car that overheats in the middle of a road trip; it got you there, but you won’t bet on it again.
Ureña has so been made available for assignment. The move offers the Mets some breathing room as they make adjustments to their pitching staff and frees up a 40-man roster slot.
Manaea’s Extended Timeout
Putting lefty Sean Manaea on the 60-day disabled list is another move that frees up roster space, but one that is more formal than spectacular. The move from the 15-day IL to the 60-day is more a matter of logistics than health worry, despite the fact that it may seem concerning.
Due to a recent setback in his rehabilitation, Manaea won’t return until at least June. Just a tactical change to clear a roster spot—no new injuries.
Brooks Raley In, Kevin Herget Called Up
The Mets made a few significant signings since they needed to fill two places. The signing of Brooks Raley, which was anticipated, was finalized.
Triple-A Syracuse calls Kevin Herget, who is with him.
With a 3.72 ERA over 9.2 innings pitched, Herget has proven reliable in the lower leagues. Quietly effective, but not very noteworthy—like a dependable middle reliever who understands how to keep the boat stable.
With a career ERA of 4.64 over 42.2 innings, he has already gained some big-league experience with the Rays, Reds, and Brewers.
Fresh arms, more challenging matches, and keeping the machine operating efficiently throughout the early-season grind are all components of the chess match.
