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Mets Overhaul Roster After Starling Marte Lands on Injured List

The club is leaning on veteran depth alongside minor league talent after injuries felled its starting lineup, pitching staff.

Overview

  • Starling Marte was placed on the injured list Tuesday with a right knee bruise, halting his .270 average through 58 games this season.
  • Jesse Winker was activated from the 60-day injured list after rehabbing an oblique strain, adding a left-handed bat to the lineup.
  • The Mets selected right-hander Alex Carrillo from Triple-A Syracuse after he posted 5⅔ scoreless innings in his minor league appearances.
  • Reliever Zach Pop was designated for assignment and right-hander Tylor Megill was moved to the 60-day injured list with elbow inflammation.
  • Sean Manaea returned to Triple-A for a rehab outing ahead of his season debut and Kodai Senga appears set to rejoin the rotation on Friday.