Overview
- The Mets selected right-hander Kevin Herget from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday and optioned long reliever Xzavion Curry to open an active roster spot.
- Herget, 35, returned from a lengthy minor-league injured-list stint and had thrown 13 2/3 Triple-A innings this year with modest velocity and strong command.
- Curry was sent down after a five-inning relief outing that left him unavailable for several days and created the immediate need for a fresh bullpen arm.
- According to the team’s roster tweet reported by media, Herget was designated for assignment hours after making a one-inning appearance for the Mets.
- New York expects more bullpen turnover before the trade deadline with lefty Brooks Raley likely to be moved and reported interest in Luke Weaver and Huascar Brazoban.