CHICAGO — New York Mets right-hander Luis Severino will begin Sunday towards the Chicago Cubs as a substitute of dealing with the Yankees within the first Subway Collection of the season.
Severino spent his first eight seasons with the Yankees, going 54-37 with a 3.79 ERA in 141 video games, together with 125 begins. He signed a $13 million, one-year contract with the Mets over the winter.
Severino, 30, was in line to face his former group Tuesday night time. However he was moved as much as the finale towards the Cubs, and David Peterson was pushed again from Sunday to the opener of the two-game set at Citi Area.
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Mets supervisor Carlos Mendoza stated Friday the group preferred Severino throwing towards the Cubs, after which utilizing left-handers Peterson and Sean Manaea towards the Yankees. Severino can be on common relaxation towards Chicago.
Mendoza stated he defined the choice to Severino and Peterson, and “they had been each on board.” The supervisor additionally stated Peterson is wholesome.
Severino was tagged for six runs and eight hits in 6â…“ innings in a no-decision at Texas on Tuesday in his final begin. Peterson pitched six innings of two-run ball in a 14-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night time in his final outing.
The Mets had been off Thursday earlier than Friday’s collection opener at Chicago. They’ve two extra off days subsequent week. They go to the Yankees subsequent month for an additional two-game set.
Additionally Friday, New York positioned catcher Luis Torrens on the paternity listing and recalled catcher Joe Hudson from Triple-A Syracuse.
The Mets additionally claimed outfielder Duke Ellis off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and optioned him to Double-A Binghamton. The speedy Ellis made his main league debut on June 4 and swiped 4 bases in eight appearances with Chicago.