The Mets will start their remaining push towards a division crown with out one in every of their most essential relievers.
Trevor May was positioned on the injured checklist previous to Saturday’s recreation towards the Nationals. No motive was given for the transfer, and no specifics got on the damage.
In his stead, the Mets known as up Bryce Montes de Oca from Triple-A Syracuse. A 26-year-old, right-handed reliever, Montes de Oca has flashed unbelievable strikeout numbers all through his minor league season. He started the yr at Double-A and struck out 31.2% of the hitters he confronted in 17.1 innings pitched. That earned him a promotion in June, and in 30 innings with Syracuse, he fanned 35.3% of opposing hitters whereas holding them to a .193 batting common.
Standing 6-7 with an above common slider and fastball, Montes de Oca will now have an opportunity to see how his stuff performs towards main league hitters. With the Mets within the midst of a simple schedule — after they’re carried out with the Nationals they’ll see the Pirates, Marlins and Cubs — calling up Montes de Oca now permits him to keep away from any significantly fearsome competitors.
He transformed 11 of his 14 save alternatives this yr throughout the 2 minor league ranges.
For May, the position on the injured checklist comes at a tricky time. He has a 3.86 ERA in ten appearances since getting back from a three-month injury-related absence in early August. May was sidelined with a stress response in his proper arm, and had been ramping up properly since returning. While house runs and walks have bitten him a number of instances, May has additionally struck out 14 of the 39 (35.8%) hitters he’s confronted within the post-injury portion of his season.
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