Mets' Justin Hagenman: Tosses three frames in spot start
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Hagenman allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out two across three innings in a no-decision against the Rays on Wednesday.
Wednesday was Hagenman's season debut for the Mets, with the 29-year-old right-hander starting the year on the injured list due to a fractured rib. He kept the Rays off the board through the first two innings before giving up an RBI single to Jonathan Aranda in the third. Hagenman tossed only 46 pitches (26 strikes), though that's not entirely surprising given his lengthy stint on the IL. He figures to shift to the bullpen in a long-relief role since Jonah Tong is expected to start for the Mets next week against the Marlins, per Mike Puma of the New York Post.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Activated ahead of spot start
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The Mets activated Hagenman (rib) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
Hagenman will make a spot start Wednesday versus the Rays in what will be his season debut for the Mets. The right-hander has been shelved since spring training with a fractured rib, but he's pitched well in three rehab outings, yielding five runs (three earned) with a 9:1 K:BB over 9.1 innings. Hagenman tossed 64 pitches in his last appearance, so his workload will be truncated in Tampa Bay. He will likely work in long relief after Wednesday's start.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Kicking off rehab assignment
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Hagenman (rib) was sent to Single-A St. Lucie on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
Hagenman has been on the shelf all season after suffering a fractured rib during spring training. He's finally ready to pitch in games again and could be an option for the Mets bullpen in September.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Not yet throwing
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The Mets announced June 1 that Hagenman (rib) has yet to resume a throwing program, MLB.com reports.
Six weeks have passed since the Mets have provided an update on Hagenman, so the 29-year-old righty could be stuck in a holding pattern in his recovery from the fractured rib he sustained in a March 5 Grapefruit League game. Once he finally completes a throwing progression, Hagenman will require an extended minor-league rehab assignment and will likely be optioned to Triple-A Syracuse once he's activated from the 60-day injured list.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Moves up from Triple-A
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The Mets recalled Hagenman from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.
Hagenman will provide the New York bullpen with another right-handed option who's capable of covering multiple innings, but his usage will likely be limited to lower-leverage spots. Through seven appearances (one start) with the Mets this season, Hagenman has submitted a 3.26 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 20:2 K:BB over 19.1 innings.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Nearly perfect in first career save
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Hagenman was credited with the save in Tuesday's 13-5 win over Atlanta after allowing one walk in four hitless and scoreless innings of relief. He struck out five.
Hagenman notched his first career save after handling mop-up duty Tuesday, and he was certainly impressive in doing so. The right-hander has a serviceable 3.26 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 20:2 K:BB across his first 19.1 innings, but he's highly unlikely to be in the running for save opportunities for the Mets in more competitive games.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Rejoins big club
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The Mets recalled Hagenman from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.
Hagenman has made three starts and one relief appearance for the Mets this season, allowing eight runs (seven earned) with a 13:1 K:BB over 12.1 frames. The right-hander will provide the Mets bullpen with some length during his latest stint in the majors.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Returned to Syracuse
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The Mets optioned Hagenman to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.
Hagenman will surrender his spot on the 26-man roster to Kodai Senga (hamstring), who has been activated from the injured list. In four MLB appearances this season, Hagenman has posted a 5.11 ERA and a 13:1 K:BB across 12.1 innings.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Takes loss in relief appearance
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Hagenman (0-1) was the pitcher of record in the Mets' 7-3 loss to the Orioles in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader, giving up three runs (two earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out three over two-plus relief innings.
After making his first major-league start in his previous appearance Friday, Hagenman shifted to a relief role in a bullpen game. He entered a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the fourth inning and was still on the mound when the Orioles broke things open in the fifth. Considering Hagenman tossed 41 pitches Thursday, he's unlikely to be available for at least the next couple of days, so the Mets could option him to Triple-A Syracuse to clear a spot for Kodai Senga (hamstring), who will be reinstated from the injured list ahead of his start Friday in Kansas City.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Shaky in spot start
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Hagenman didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Yankees, giving up four runs on five hits and no walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out five.
Hagenman served up three home runs, two of which came in the opening frame. The right-hander settled down a bit afterward to eat some innings for a depleted Mets rotation, fanning a season-high five in his longest outing of the year. Through 10.1 frames, Hagenman owns a 4.35 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 10:0 K:BB. His next turn in New York's rotation lines up to be against the Orioles at Camden Yards, although it's possible Kodai Senga (hamstring) will be able to return for that spot.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Sent back to Syracuse
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The Mets optioned Hagenman to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.
Hagenman made his MLB debut Wednesday, allowing one earned run while striking out four batters across 3.1 innings in bulk relief. Despite his quality performance, it seems the Mets would still like to see more from the 28-year-old righty in the minors, where he currently holds a 6.97 ERA and 1.88 WHIP. Max Kranick was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Mets' Justin Hagenman: Might be rotation option
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Hagenman could be get a look in the Mets' rotation this season, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.
New York has already seen Sean Manaea (oblique) and Frankie Montas (lat) go down this spring, with both pitchers expected to begin the season on the injured list. If the spate of injuries continues, Hagenman might be the next man up, especially if the team wants to deploy a six-man rotation in April during a 13-day stretch with no off days. The 28-year-old right-hander has yet to make his MLB debut. but he's on the 40-man roster and posted a 4.91 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 98:31 K:BB over 91.2 innings for Triple-A Worcester in the Boston organization last season.
