According to Toby Hyde, at the Mets Minor-League Report, Mets Triple-A OF Ricky Ledee has retired, “so the Mets placed him on the restricted list.”

All I can say is FINALLY, and when I mean finally, how long is it before Omar brings him back again? Read More...

The Mets will call up Brian Lawrence to start Thursday against the Brewers.

Jorge Sosa was used in relief last night and is expected to remain in the pen for a little while. Lawrence, who had the worst velocity of any right-handed starter in the majors before hurting his shoulder, struggles to break 80 mph now. He's a weak bet to help the Mets. Read More...

Prior to today’s game, the Mets recalled Mike De Felice and David Newhan from Triple-A New Orleans, while demoting Mike Pelfrey to New Orleans and designating Jon Adkins for assignment.

Newhan is 12-for-60 for the Mets this season. He would have been an upgrade over Tom Glavine in the ninth inning of last night's loss, but not a huge one. The Mets will probably try someone different once Carlos Beltran is back healthy.

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