The Mets are calling up reliever Rico Garcia, who will have his contract formally selected tomorrow, creating a need for a corresponding roster move involving a pitcher. Garcia, who has a 4.45 ERA at Triple-A Syracuse and an above-average strikeout rate, has struggled with walks and home runs but can provide long relief after a recent doubleheader, though he carries a 7.32 ERA in parts of four MLB seasons.
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Burns' Start Against Atlanta Suspended Burns' start against Atlanta on Saturday was suspended due to inclement weather, as reported by Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Prior to the suspension, he pitched one perfect inning, recording two strikeouts. Want More Context? 🔎
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Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn, recovering from a right shoulder impingement, had a successful rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse, pitching 5.1 innings with two earned runs and a 2.45 ERA across seven starts. Despite his strong minor league performance, Blackburn's major league numbers this year are poor, going 0-3 with a 7.71 ERA in six games, leaving his role with the Mets uncertain. Want More Context? 🔎
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Outfielder Forrest Wall has opted out of his minor league deal with the Padres and is entering free agency after playing 69 games at Triple-A this season. A former first-round pick, Wall has struggled to find consistent success in the majors, with a brief stint in 2023 yielding a solid but limited performance, leading to speculation about potential overseas opportunities. Want More Context? 🔎
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