New York Mets announce roster move on 9-year MLB veteran; Option Tobias Myers
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The New York Mets have announced a few roster moves ahead of their game against the Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon.
The team announced that they are selecting the contract of Cionel Perez, who recently pitched for the Washington Nationals. To make room on the 26-man roster, the Mets are optioning Tobias Myers to Triple-A Syracuse. Left-handed pitcher Anderson Severino has been designated for assignment.
Mets select Cionel Perez; Option Tobias Myers
Cionel Perez has pitched to a 6.19 ERA over 16 innings this season, and he's pitched in parts of nine MLB seasons. Perez has pitched for the Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles, and Nationals. He holds a career earned run average mark of 4.34 across 253 innings.
New York is currently undergoing several changes in the bullpen; many of these roster moves are very fluid, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Perez be DFA'd in the near future.
As for Tobias Myers being optioned, he's struggled mightily in May, and a change of scenery might help him get back on Track.
CBSSports wrote (on May 30): "Myers has struggled on the mound since the start of May, posting a 6.43 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with a 10:4 K:BB over 14 innings this month. He'll head back to Triple-A to right the ship, and the Mets will replace him by selecting Cionel Perez's contract from Syracuse."