The New York Mets are addressing their bullpen issues by making roster changes. Following a subpar performance by Tylor Megill, who pitched 5.1 innings, allowing 5 hits, 4 earned runs, 3 walks, and striking out 6 on 101 pitches, the Mets have optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse. This move allows the team to bring in fresh arms to bolster their undermanned bullpen. Christian Scott is expected to start on Wednesday, while José Buttó may be used in a multi-inning bullpen role. The Mets are also exploring potential trade candidates to further strengthen their bullpen.
It will be Christian Scott for Wednesday’s start. Mets officials are discussing the possibility of Jose Butto for the bullpen - in a multi-inning role so he can stay somewhat stretched out if needed for starting duty.
Mike Vasil has leapfrogged Christian Scott in the Triple-A Syracuse rotation, starting tonight in what would normally be Scott's spot. Seems like a pretty good indication that we'll see Scott this week. The Mets have a TBA in their rotation on Wednesday.
https://t.co/34wufYbThJ. Mets have a deep lineup and rotation but need help in their pen. Fortunately they have a sharp new NY man in charge and there are 11 (listed here) potential trade candidates w/closing capabilities. Yes, 11!
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News: after tonight's game, the Mets optioned Tylor Megill to Triple-A Syracuse, per source. They can backfill his spot with a reliever to help a short bullpen over the coming days. They have this luxury thanks to Christian Scott/José Buttó, who can fill in next rotation turn.
Not a lot #Mets can do about state of bullpen with Diaz and Smith out. But they can upgrade the rotation right now, which will in turn help the 'pen. Butto and Scott IMO are better options than Megill and Peterson.
One of Carlos Mendoza's foremost challenges over the next couple weeks will be managing an undermanned bullpen. The Mets could have used some length tonight from Tylor Megill, but he didn't provide much. Megill's final line: 5.1 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 101 pitches.