The Mets made a few moves ahead of Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The team announced they have recalled LHP Brandon Waddell, and utilityman Jared Young from Triple-A Syracuse. In corresponding moves, they have designated outfielder Jose Azocar and LHP Genesis Cabrera for assignment.
With the 13-inning game on Friday night, Waddell’s call-up comes at a time when the Mets need a lift after using every arm in the pen. Waddell had made one appearance earlier this season, pitching 4.1 scoreless innings against the Diamondbacks on April 30. It was the 30-year-old’s first game in four years.
As for Young, it could be his first appearance in two years when he was with the Cubs. With Mark Vientos and Brandon Nimmo day-to-day with separate ailments, the Mets could use the versatility that Young brings.
In Syracuse, Young was hitting .259 with five home runs across 22 games down in Triple-A.
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