The Mets are calling up right-handed pitcher Justin Hagenman from Triple-A Syracusefor Friday’s game against the Phillies in Philadelphia, reports Mike Puma of The New York Post.
Per The Post, it’s possible Hagenman will be used after an opener.
Earlier this week, manager Carlos Mendozacharacterized Friday’s TBA starter as a one-and-done situation.
Hagenman acquitted himself well during his major league debut earlier this season.
Pitching in relief against the Twins in Minnesota on April 16, Hagenman allowed one run on three hits in 3.1 innings while walking none and striking out four.
Hagenman has struggled for Syracuse this season, with a 6.21 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 33.1 innings (six starts, four relief outings).
Beyond Hagenman, the Mets had a host of options they could’ve called on to pitch Friday against the Phillies.
Top prospects Nolan McLean (in line to pitch for Syracuse on Friday) and Brandon Sproat (in line to pitch on Thursday) could’ve been used. But neither pitcher is on the 40-man roster. And in the case of Sproat, he has yet to master Triple-A.
Blade Tidwell, also with Syracuse, is on the 40-man roster after making his big league debut earlier this season. But he was hit hard in his last start in Triple-A, allowing six runs on seven hits in 3.2 innings.
Jonah Tong could be an option at some point later this season, but he has yet to pitch above Double-A Binghamton.
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