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Reed Garrett returns to Mets in major bullpen boost
By Mike Puma,
9 hours ago
SEATTLE — The Mets have lost several arms this season that are never to return or still in limbo, but on Saturday they got one back.
Reed Garrett, who spent the past month on the injured list after swelling arose in his right elbow, was activated Saturday and threw a scoreless inning — striking out all three batters — during the Mets’ 4-0 loss to the Mariners at T-Mobile Park.
Over the first three months of the season, the right-hander was three different pitchers: lights-out, underwhelming and then respectable.
Reed Garrett is back off the shelf for the Mets. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
Manager Carlos Mendoza said the initial plan is for Garrett to ease his way back in lower-pressure situations.
But Garrett, with his 97 mph heat, brings potentially another arm for high-leverage situations.
His return came after two minor league rehab appearances for Syracuse.
Sean Reid-Foley and Dedniel Nunez are two other relievers on the comeback trail.
Reid-Foley was scheduled to pitch one-plus innings for Syracuse on Saturday and Nunez is expected to throw off a bullpen mound for the first time since he hit the IL last month with a forearm strain.
The Mets have lost Brooks Raley and Drew Smith this season to torn ulnar collateral ligaments.
Reed Garrett brings the Mets another arm for the bullpen. Robert Sabo for NY Post
Christian Scott and Kodai Senga are the starting pitchers on the IL.
Scott, who was diagnosed with a sprained UCL, is symptom-free and could begin a throwing program next week — but it’s still unclear if he will need Tommy John surgery.
Senga has a calf strain and is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season, but he could potentially return if the Mets reach the postseason.
New York Mets pitcher Sean Reid-Foley (71) reacts at the end of the game when the New York Mets played the San Diego Padres Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Citi Field in Queens, NY. Robert Sabo for NY Post
Starling Marte is scheduled to play for Double-A Binghamton on Sunday to continue his rehab assignment.
Marte last week played two games for Low-A St. Lucie.
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