Joey Lucchesi hasn't pitched for the Mets in over a year, but he's hardly a forgotten man.
The left-handed player, who underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2021, is nearing a rehab assignment in his minor leagues, manager back his Showalter said. and may be considered for a role with the Mets at some point. “Bullpen.
“His arm is going well. Just like we all do in our lives,” Showalter said before the Mets game, as the beat the Braves 5-2 at Citi Field. "If he can continue on his current path, he will be an option for us this year." It said it was moved to the "near" list.
"He sees [the report] every day because he's the guy who caught my eye in the spring," said Showalter. "I think he has a chance to help us this year, next year. I like Joey."
David Peterson is a pre-season relief option that could also go left-handed, but the Mets have decided to keep it in place in case the need arises in the rotation. trying to walk a tightrope by keeping him stretched out. Peterson started the first game of the doubleheader on Saturday against the Braves. He is expected to start his one of his doubleheader games in Philadelphia on August 20th. I was disappointed. However, Rodriguez stepped up on Sunday, giving the Mets 2¹/3 innings of scoreless relief and four strikeouts. Justin Dunn was the Mets' first-round pick (19th overall) in the 2016 draft, but was later traded to the Mariners. The deal that brought Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano to Queens, where the Mariners traded Dunn to the Reds during spring training, the right-hander begins the season on his 60-day injured list with a shoulder injury After that, he made his debut with the Reds.
Diaz, who struck out in the ninth inning, has had at least three strikeouts in his 14 games this season, leading all major relievers in his league.
The Mets finished his 11th game against division rivals he went 9-2. They were win or draw against division opponents in his first 15 series. This is his third longest winning streak for the team to start the season since division play began in 1969.
