Mets designate Jerad Eickhoff for assignment

The Mets announced they’ve designated right-hander Jerad Eickhoff for assignment. The move creates roster space for righty Robert Stock, who has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to start Tuesday night’s game against the Reds.

It’s the second time this season the Mets have designated Eickhoff. The veteran starter was selected to the big-league roster last month, re-signed with the organization after being passed through waivers and was again brought back to the majors two weeks ago. Between his pair of stints, Eickhoff has tossed 16 1/3 innings of 4.96 ERA/5.71 SIERA ball. He’s thrown strikes at a strong rate, but Eickhoff hasn’t missed many bats and he’s been tagged for six home runs in his limited work.

The Mets will have a week to trade Eickhoff or expose him to waivers. If he clears outright waivers — as he did in June — he can reject a minor-league assignment in favor of free agency.