Overview
- The Mets recalled right‑hander Jack Weisenburger from Triple‑A Syracuse and designated veteran reliever Chris Devenski for assignment on Friday before their game in New York.
- Because the August trade deadline has passed, Devenski must be placed on waivers and, if he clears as he recently did, he would have the right to elect free agency.
- Devenski, 35, was added to the Mets' roster in late August but has struggled this season and has posted a 5.39 ERA in 235 1/3 innings since 2018, reducing his long‑term value to a non‑contending club.
- The roster expansion to 28 players in September and recent off days reduced immediate bullpen needs, letting the Mets rest arms and open opportunities for younger pitchers to get big‑league innings.
- The move reflects the Mets' current position at 68‑78 and ten games out of a playoff spot and signals they will prioritize evaluating controllable pitching over short‑term veteran rentals as the season winds down.