Carl Edwards Jr. Called Up To Bolster Mets' Bullpen

[Steve Drumwright]

 

Needing a fresh arm for the bullpen, the New York Mets are calling up right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. from Triple-A Syracuse, according to multiple reports Friday.

Right-hander Christian Scott, who was promoted to make a spot start Thursday in the series finale vs. the Minnesota Twins, has been sent back to Syracuse. Edwards, who signed a minor-league deal with the Mets in the offseason, was added to the 40-man roster, which had an opening, before Friday's series opener at Citi Field against the Colorado Rockies. Edwards' addition fills the final 40-man roster slot.

Edwards has allowed 13 runs, 10 earned, in 17 innings at Syracuse this season, with 11 walks and 13 strikeouts for a 5.29 ERA. But the veteran of 11 seasons has a career 3.56 ERA. He appeared in four games last year, two each with the Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers, allowing three runs in six innings.

Scott, who made nine starts for the Mets in 2024, returned for his 10th career start Thursday. That did not go well as he lasted just 1⅓ innings, walking five despite not allowing a hit, which led to a run. His short start forced manager Carlos Mendoza to use five relievers in a 10-8 win over the Twins.

 

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[Benjamin Grimm]

If we're lucky they won't need to use him.

[seawolf17]

13 runs and 11 walks in 17 AAA innings. I already trust him more than Devin Williams.

[Benjamin Grimm]

On October 3, 2024, Devin Williams was hittable when we needed him to be hittable.

He can stop now.

[Frayed Knot]

[MFS62]

I prefer 

Later 

[Frayed Knot]

Just read where Hardee's is closing dozens of locations nationwide (the one nearest me went under two or three years ago) and that the chain itself is in overall danger.  Besides, I don't think Hardee's Jr. has a very good fastball so I'm glad the Mets didn't bring him up.

[Cowtipper]

He hasn't historically been a bad pitcher so of all the moves Stearns is wont to make in regards to the bullpen this one actually looks good. And Edwards' first game with the Mets went swimmingly. 

[seawolf17]

But what's crazy is that you KNOW he's going to get DFAed later this week in order for us to add some random fifth-string outfielder to the active roster, and he's going to go sign with the Tigers or whoever and be a key part of their bullpen the rest of the year.

[Edgy MD]

Carl's from Mookie Wilson-South Carolina Piedmont country.

Agreed that the DFA kick is so obviously counter-productive and wasteful.

[The Hot Corner]

He looked pretty good in his debut against the Rockies.  He displayed a wicked 12-6 curveball. to go with his 93-95 mph fastball.  I think he is worth holding onto as long as he is effective.

[seawolf17]

Carl Edwards pitched in three games, throwing six innings and striking out 11. 

His reward? A DFA today.

Are you FUCKING kidding me, Mets? Holy shit.

[Benjamin Grimm]

The Mets have been doing this kind of stuff for years. I imagine other teams do as well, but I don't pay attention to other teams. It's ridiculous. I'd rather see a 28-man roster with more limits on "up-downs". Or even a 30-man roster. 

[The Hot Corner]

Pitch well and your reward is to be cut loose.  I wouldn't be surprised if Edwards were to be  claimed off waivers, as he was one of the Mets most effective relievers in his limited time with the team.