The New York Mets have entered a difficult stretch of the season, with recent results exposing major issues across both their pitching staff and lineup. A four-game losing streak, along with being outscored 15-6 in a series against the Oakland Athletics, has pushed the organization into making immediate roster adjustments.
In an effort to stabilize late-game pitching, the Mets recently signed veteran closer Craig Kimbrel, a nine-time All-Star, to strengthen their bullpen. Despite that addition, further changes followed as the team continued reshaping its relief corps after ongoing struggles.
Mets Replace Garcia With Gerber In Bullpen Amid Ongoing Struggles
Right-hander Luis Garcia was designated for assignment after a tough start to his Mets stint. The 39-year-old posted a 7.11 ERA across 6.1 innings after signing a one-year, $1.75 million contract in the offseason. Although his time in New York was short and ineffective, Garcia brings a long résumé, having played for nine MLB teams over a 14-year career, including an extended run with the Philadelphia Phillies from 2013 to 2018.
To fill his roster spot, the Mets called up right-hander Joey Gerber from Triple-A Syracuse. Gerber has limited major league experience, appearing in 21 MLB games between the Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays. In Syracuse this season, he has recorded a 5.40 ERA over five innings, but the Mets are banking on him as a depth option while they search for more dependable bullpen production.
These roster moves reflect the Mets’ urgency to correct pitching instability during a challenging run of form.
