The team also moved Max Kranick to the 60-day injured list. Having traded for left-handed relief pitcher Gregory Soto earlier today, the Mets have at least temporarily called up fellow lefty reliever José Castillo.
Alex Carrillo, a 28-year-old rookie making his third career appearance, was touched up for three home runs Friday as the Mets dropped their second-half opener 8-4 to the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field.