After the Mets were shut out by the Yankees in Sunday’s 4-0 loss, the Mets decided to send reliever Jenrry Mejia down to Double-A Binghamton, presumably to stretch him out into a starter. Bobby Parnell has been called up to take his roster spot.
It’s a somewhat surprising move now, especially because Parnell hadn’t been pitching that great in the minors and Mejia represented the only real power arm in the bullpen. It is something many Mets fans had been clamoring for earlier in the season. Part of the decision might have been prompted by John Maine’s last rehab start on Friday. He apparently did not feel well, which could leave his return in question. He will be re-evaluated today.
Another question is whether or not Mejia would be ready to return later this season down the stretch. General Manager Omar Minaya did not rule out that possibility.
What do you think of the move?
In another move Sunday, the Mets picked up outfielder Jorge Padilla from the Blue Jays for a player to be named later. The 30-year-old last appeared in the majors in 2009 with the Washington Nationals where he had three hits in 25 at-bats for a .120 batting average. He was a third-round draft selection by the Phillies in 1998.
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Could it be that Maine ddn feel well after hearing that Manuel drilled him in his presser? If he stays hurt he stays on the big league roster for retirement pension time. If he’s ok he gets DFAd since he has no options and getting picked up with his record the last two+ years is a big question mark.
This could be the last year for Maine as a Met since his contract is up at the end of the season. The Mets would be foolish to re-sign him after the debacle that was the Oliver Perez signing.
You can book it. Its not a maybe. They should have non tenedered him last Winter. The Mets don’t know how to get rid of guys easily.
thnx for your article