The lack of a reliable setup man had the Mets discussing moving rookie starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard to a relief role to shore up the bullpen and calling up prospect Steven Matz to replace him in the rotation, a source told the New York Post.
However, the Mets opted against the move since they remain committed to Syndergaard in the rotation and will look elsewhere for bullpen help. The Mets are expected to promote Akeel Morris from Class A St. Lucie to join the bullpen. Morris has a 1.69 ERA, 13 saves and 46 strikeouts in 32 innings for St. Lucie.
As for Syndergaard, who was acquired in a 2012 trade with the Blue Jays, he will face his former team Monday. But the right-hander contends Monday's outing doesn't hold any extra meaning.
“It’s just another game to me,” he said.