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New York Mets Call Up Former Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Ahead of Saturday's Matchup
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Kevin Herget (57) throws a pitch in the ninth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, June 3, 2023. A late Reds comeback fell short, as the Brewers took a 10-8 win Saturday afternoon. Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

New York Mets Call Up Former Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Ahead of Saturday's Matchup

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner  |  Last updated Jul 19, 2025 12:42 PM ET

The Reds beat the Mets 8-4 on Friday night and the Mets were forced to throw Brandon Waddell 3 2/3 innings. On Saturday, the Mets sent down Waddell and called up a former Reds pitcher, Kevin Herget.

The 34-year-old has pitched in two games this season and has given up one earned run over three innings.

Herget pitched in 14 games for the Reds in the 2023 season and had an ERA of 5.18 with 13 strikeouts in 24 1/3 innings.

The right-hander has also spent time with the Brewers, Rays, and Braves.

The Mets will be retiring David Wright's number before Saturday's game. Nick Martinez will get the start on the mound for Cincinnati.

You can see the Mets' announcement below:

This article first appeared on Cincinnati Reds on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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