As the Mets continue their three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels, the club announced a series of roster moves on Tuesday afternoon, highlighted by the return of outfielder Starling Marte.
The full list of roster moves:
-OF Starling Marte has been reinstated from the 10-Day Injured List
-INF Jared Young was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse
-RHP Rico Garcia has reported to the major league team and will be active for Tuesday’s game
-RHP Kevin Herget was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse
-RHP Justin Garza has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse
-RHP Chris Devenski has been designated for assignment
-LHP Brandon Waddell's optional assignment was reversed, and he was placed on the 15-Day Injured List (effective 7/19) with a right hip impingement
Marte was placed on the 10-day IL on July 8 due to a right knee bone bruise, a similar injury to one that he dealt with during spring training.
The 36-year-old has had a solid season for the Mets, slashing .270/.353/.387 with four homers, 20 RBI, and 22 runs scored though injuries have limited him to just 58 games.
Meanwhile, the Mets’ game of bullpen musical chairs continues with Garcia, who was claimed off waivers from the Yankees on Monday, being available to pitch on Tuesday, with Justin Garza also getting the call back up to the majors. Both Garcia and Garza have previously pitched with the Mets this season.
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