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4d ago

Mets Call Up Dom Hamel as Austin Warren Is Optioned

His recent success as a multi-inning swingman in Triple-A, including a 4.12 ERA over his last 19⅔ innings, prompted the call-up.

Dallas Baptist starting pitcher Dominic Hamel (27) throws during an NCAA baseball game against Austin Peay on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Dallas. Dallas Baptist won 13-2. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
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Overview

  • The Mets recalled right-hander Dom Hamel from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday and plan to deploy him in long-relief work during his MLB debut.
  • To clear a roster spot for Hamel, right-hander Austin Warren was optioned back to Syracuse after tossing four innings of relief on Sunday.
  • Hamel, the Mets’ 2022 Minor League Pitcher of the Year, saw a 4.12 ERA and 22 strikeouts against one walk over his last 10 appearances in Triple-A.
  • His move from starting to a multi-inning bullpen role was designed to bolster New York’s depth as several rotation arms, including Frankie Montas, have failed to pitch deep into games.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza said Hamel could see a variety of assignments in the big league bullpen and did not rule out further adjustments to the rotation.