The Mets have picked up some much-needed bullpen help prior to their series-opening matchup with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
New York is acquiring right-hander Phil Maton from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.
Maton is an eight-year veteran who has appeared in 384 games at the big-league level with the Rays, San Diego Padres, Houston Astros, and Cleveland Guardians.
He’s pitched in 40 games so far this season with Tampa Bay and has posted a 4.58 ERA and 1.33 WHIP while striking out 30 batters and securing a pair of saves.
After a bit of a rough start to the year, Maton has pitched much better of late, allowing just one earned run over his last 11 appearances.
In a bit of a surprising corresponding roster move, left-hander Joey Lucchesi has been designated for assignment.
Lucchesi has appeared in just one game at the big league this season, but he’s provided the Mets with quality starting pitching depth since being acquired from the San Diego Padres prior to the 2021 campaign.
The 31-year-old has pitched relatively well in Triple-A this season, posting a 4.20 ERA and 1.36 WHIP while striking out 63 batters over 15 outings.
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