The Mets designated Luis García for assignment ahead of their game against the A’s, marking a shift in their bullpen strategy. The 39-year-old right-hander was utilized in Saturday’s loss due to Luke Weaver’s poor performance, prompting manager Carlos Mendoza to seek a fresh arm. Joey Gerber was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to fill the void left by García, who had been signed to a one-year, $1.75 million contract in January. Mendoza acknowledged the difficulty of the decision, emphasizing the need for bullpen support after recent heavy usage.
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