Austin Warren Called Up By Mets After Blister Lands Joey Gerber On IL

Joey Gerber's return to the majors lasted one game.

The 28-year-old right-handed reliever was placed on the 15-day injured list by the New York Mets on Tuesday with a blister on his pitching hand. Right-handed reliever Austin Warren was promoted from Triple-A Syracuse.

Gerber joined the Mets on Sunday following the veteran right-handed reliever Luis Garcia being designated for assignment. Gerber, picked up in an offseason trade after being designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays, made his Mets debut in Monday's 4-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He pitched two scoreless innings, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out five.

The 30-year-old Warren is in his second season with the Mets. In six games at Syracuse, Warren had a 1.23 ERA with two walks and eight strikeouts. He appeared in five games with the Mets a year ago, posting a 0.96 ERA in 9⅓ innings, walking four and striking out nine. He has appeared in 43 MLB games with three teams over the past five years, including his first 32 with the Los Angeles Angels. He carries a 2.79 ERA and is a perfect 7-0.

Garcia was officially released Tuesday after going unclaimed on waivers.