Prior to today’s series finale against the Cardinals, the Mets recalled right-hander Daniel Duarte to join the bullpen. In a corresponding move, the team optioned right-hander Jonathan Pintaro back to Triple-A. Thus, the bullpen churn continues as the club looks to cycle in some fresh arms.
Pintaro ate up the final three innings of last night’s 9-2 loss to St. Louis, allowing one earned run on one hit with two strikeouts. It was his third appearance for the Mets so far this season. In 6 2/3 innings for the club
across those three relief outings, the righty has given up just the one earned run and one hit while walking one and striking out five batters.
Duarte made one appearance for the Mets earlier in the year, finishing up the team’s 9-6 loss to the Nationals back on May 19. In that game, he allowed just one hit and did not give up a run over 2 1/3 innings pitched from the sixth through the eighth innings. He did not issue a walk and struck out one batter. In 23 innings for Triple-A Syracuse, he’s posted a 3.91 ERA in 18 appearances. He has been charged with 11 runs (10 earned) on 18 hits, with 19 strikeouts over 23 innings.
