Field Level Media
08 Sep 2025, 00:25 GMT+10
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The New York Mets aren't playing things safe with the playoffs on the line. They recalled heralded right-hander Brandon Sproat and handed him the ball to start Sunday's game at the Cincinnati Reds.
Through five innings of his Major League debut, Sproat did not allow a hit -- but did give up one earned run and four walks while fanning five.
In other moves prior to Sunday's game, the Mets (76-66) reinstated relief pitcher Reed Garrett from the 15-day injured list, optioned right-handers Wander Suero and Kevin Herget to Triple-A and designated right-hander Justin Garza for assignment.
Sproat, who turns 25 on Sept. 17, posted an 8-6 record with a 4.24 ERA in 26 appearances (25 starts) for Triple-A Syracuse. He was a second-round pick (No. 56 overall) in the 2023 draft.
The Mets continued a trend of promoting young arms after recent call-ups of fellow right-handers Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong.
McLean is 4-0 with a 1.37 ERA in four starts since being promoted while Tong beat the Miami Marlins on Friday in his big league debut. He gave up four runs (one earned) and six hits over five innings.
Garrett, 32, has a 3.61 ERA with 62 strikeouts this season in 54 appearances with 52 1/3 innings pitched.
Suero, Herget and Garza each have five appearances for the Mets this season. Suero, 33, has a 11.37 ERA while the 34-year-old Herget (3.48 ERA) and 31-year-old Garza (5.40 ERA) have had better success.
Entering Sunday, the Mets held the final playoff spot in the National League -- four games ahead of the San Francisco Giants in the wild-card chase.
--Field Level Media
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