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  • Return pushed back again
    Smith (shoulder) will not be activated from the injured list Wednesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

    Advice: He will have his return pushed back a second time because the Mets need length from their bullpen and Smith isn't ready to provide that yet. Presumably, Smith is now set to be activated Thursday. He's been out since late April with right shoulder inflammation. Rotowire.com Today, 9:23 am
     
  • Mets designate Yohan Ramírez for assignment
    Mets designated RHP Yohan Ramírez for assignment.

    Advice: Ramírez’s second stint with the Mets this season ends after three scoreless innings, and he’ll likely go back on waivers. He has a 6.91 ERA in 14 1/3 innings overall for the Mets and Orioles this season. Rotoworld Today, 9:21 am
     
  • Mets demote José Buttó in spite of 3.08 ERA
    Mets optioned RHP José Buttó to Triple-A Syracuse.

    Advice: This is a surprise, but the Mets needed a starter for today (Joey Lucchesi, who is coming up from Triple-A) and the team just doesn’t have many optionable pitchers; it was just Buttó, Christian Scott and Reed Garrett. Buttó, who was 1-3 with a 3.08 ERA in seven starts, might rejoin the rotation in 10 days, though the Mets will also have Tylor Megill and David Peterson as rotation candidates then. Rotoworld Today, 9:19 am
     
  • Looks good in rehab outing
    Francis (forearm) struck out four batters and allowed only one hit over two scoreless innings Tuesday in a rehab appearance for Triple-A Buffalo.

    Advice: The right-hander was shut down in late April due to forearm tendinitis, but Francis' sharp rehab outing suggests he's just about ready to rejoin the big-league staff. Alek Manoah is coming off a strong start as the fifth starter, so Francis will likely be ticketed for long relief when he returns. After a couple rough outings in the rotation to begin the season, Francis has 2.84 ERA and 5:3 K:BB in 6.1 relief innings for the Blue Jays. Rotowire.com Today, 9:18 am
     
  • Recalled ahead of start
    The Mets recalled Lucchesi from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

    Advice: Lucchesi will make a spot start Wednesday in Philadelphia. The 30-year-old has spent all of the 2024 season with Syracuse, collecting a 2.58 ERA and 28:16 K:BB over 38.1 frames. Lucchesi makes for a poor streaming option Wednesday in a difficult matchup. Rotowire.com Today, 9:08 am
     
  • Summoned to majors
    The Mets recalled Hartwig from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

    Advice: Hartwig has yielded two runs over three innings covering two relief appearances with the Mets this season. He'll provide the bullpen with a fresh arm. Rotowire.com Today, 9:06 am
     
  • Loses 40-man roster spot
    The Mets designated Ramirez for assignment Wednesday.

    Advice: Ramirez has now been designated for assignment on three occasions this season, with the Mets making the move two of those times. He had thrown three scoreless innings in his most recent stint with the Mets but will nonetheless go through the waiver process again. Rotowire.com Today, 9:05 am
     
  • Headed back to minors
    The Mets optioned Butto to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

    Advice: Butto mostly pitched well in seven starts for the Mets, but he's had trouble throwing strikes in his last five outings, walking 17 over 26 innings. With Adrian Houser and/or Tylor Megill (shoulder) possibly rejoining the rotation soon, the Mets have elected to send Butto back to Syracuse. Rotowire.com Today, 9:02 am
     
  • Takes first loss Tuesday
    Kelly (2-1) took the extra-inning loss against the Astros on Tuesday, allowing an unearned run on one hit over one-third of an inning.

    Advice: With closer Mason Miller having worked both the eighth and ninth innings, Kelly was tasked with preserving the 1-1 tie in the 10th. Jake Meyers immediately moved over inning-opening runner Trey Cabbage to third with a flyout before Kelly surrendered a walk-off single to Victor Caratini, putting a quick end to the right-hander's unsuccessful high-leverage scenario. Kelly has now allowed a total of four runs (three earned) in two of his last four outings, but he's otherwise been a fairly reliable option for manager Mark Kotsay with a 3.00 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and a pair of holds in addition to his two wins. Rotowire.com Today, 8:52 am