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Mets Designate Veteran Reliever For Assignment in Surprise Move

The New York Mets made a surprising move before Sunday’s series finale against the Athletics. The Mets designated veteran reliever Luis García for assignment and called up pitcher Joey Gerber.

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Mets designate Luis García for assignment, call up Joey Gerber

Having once again built a bullpen that was intended to have plenty of roster churn, the Mets have started churning those spots on the roster. Today, the team has designated right-handed reliever Luis García for assignment and called up fellow right-handed reliever Joey Gerber to take his place in the bullpen.

Luis Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12

Mets Designate Luis Garcia For Assignment

The Mets announced that right-hander Luis Garcia has been designated for assignment, as reported by The Athletic’s Will Sammon just before the club’s official news release. Right-hander Joey Gerber is up from Triple-A to take Garcia’s spot on the active roster, and Gerber is already on the 40-man roster so no further moves were required.

Francisco Lindor News / New York Mets on SI / April 12

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Francisco Lindor News / ESPN / April 11

'That's not him': Lindor's gaffes leave Mets at loss

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had his third miscue in two days Saturday in an 11-6 loss to the A's, and manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the uncharacteristic lapses were "hard to explain."

Juan Soto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

Mets’ Juan Soto takes step forward in calf injury recovery

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New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 11

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New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / April 11

NY Mets call up Craig Kimbrel as manager Carlos Mendoza says he won’t hesitate to use him in high-leverage spots

The New York Mets have lost three consecutive games, and the bullpen hasn’t been at its best during that short stretch. Luis Garcia’s fastball is missing

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Richard Lovelady News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11

Mets Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment

The Mets announced that Craig Kimbrel‘s minor league contract has been selected to the active roster, as reported earlier today. To create space on the 26-man roster, the Mets have designated left-hander Richard Lovelady.

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Clay Holmes News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

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Tommy Pham News / New York Mets on SI / April 11

Mets' Veteran Outfielder Scheduled to Advance to Triple-A Syracuse

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Nolan McLean News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9

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Jorge Polanco News / Empire Sports Media / April 9

NY Mets infielder could be placed on the injured list if Achilles injury doesn’t improve

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Luis Robert News / Ball Exclusives / April 9

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Jonah Tong News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 8

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David Peterson News / Total Apex Sports / April 8

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