Mets Look to Jose Siri for Wild Card Push Against Phillies
The New York Mets find themselves in a precarious position as the regular season winds down. Currently clinging to the National League’s final wild card spot, they are under pressure to secure wins in the dwindling series left on their schedule. The urgency was palpable on Monday as they faced off against the Philadelphia Phillies, ultimately falling 1-0 despite the stellar performance of starting pitcher Nolan McLean, who was left without the run support he desperately needed.
Injury Returns Provide Hope
In a stroke of good fortune, the Mets are set to welcome back some much-needed reinforcements from the injured list. Outfielder Jose Siri has been activated from the 60-day injured list, a move that could provide a significant boost to the team. In conjunction with Siri’s return, relief pitcher Wander Suero has been designated for assignment, and outfielder Jared Young has been optioned to Triple-A. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Justin Garza, previously designated for assignment, has cleared waivers and will be heading to Syracuse.
Siri Slotted Back in Center Field
The Mets are eager to reintegrate Siri into their lineup, assigning him to the starting center field position right away. He is set to bat ninth in Tuesday’s matchup against the Phillies, taking the place of Cedric Mullins, who has struggled at the plate since joining the team at the trade deadline. With a batting average of just .174 over 30 games, Mullins has not provided the offensive spark the Mets have been hoping for.
By bringing Siri back, the Mets are looking to enhance both their offensive and defensive capabilities. His return could be the catalyst they need as they strive to solidify their standing in the race for the playoffs. As the team gears up for this critical stretch, all eyes will be on Siri to see if he can deliver the performance necessary to help the Mets stay in contention.
