Mets optioning versatile 'pen arm Myers to Triple-A (source)
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NEW YORK -- Amidst a stretch of heavy Mets bullpen usage and his own poor performance, Tobias Myers became a roster casualty late Friday night when the team optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse following its 9-7 10-inning win over the Marlins, a source said.
The Mets have not confirmed the move because it's not yet official. They have likewise not announced a corresponding move but will call up a fresh bullpen arm before Saturday's game.
The Mets used seven pitchers in Friday's victory, including Myers, who allowed a game-tying two-run homer to Owen Caissie in the eighth. Over his last 10 appearances with the big club, Myers allowed 10 earned runs.
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Myers, Huascar Brazobán and Austin Warren were the only three relievers on the active roster with accessible Minor League options. But Brazobán has been one of the league's most valuable arms, while Warren, who earned the win on Friday with a scoreless 10th, has also been integral to the bullpen in recent weeks.
Myers began the season with a 2.05 ERA over his first 10 appearances before more recently running into a rough patch.