Overview
- The Mets selected veteran right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. on Friday and optioned Christian Scott to Triple-A after Scott’s rough return start.
- Scott must remain in Syracuse for at least 15 days unless he replaces an injured player, and Edwards fills one of two open 40-man spots but cannot be optioned.
- New York sought length for a taxed bullpen after Scott lasted 1.1 innings on Thursday and David Peterson and Tobias Myers each threw 40-plus pitches in relief.
- MLB.com reports the team will keep roles fluid, with Peterson in line for a rotation turn next Wednesday or bulk work behind an opener while Myers stays in relief.
- This reshuffle comes as the rotation searches for consistency, with elevated walk rates early and Ronny Mauricio taking most shortstop reps while Francisco Lindor recovers from a calf strain.