NEW YORK — Reliever Drew Smith was activated from the 15-day injured checklist by the New York Mets on Sunday after recovering from proper shoulder irritation that had sidelined him since April 23.
Smith, a righthander, made 5 one-inning reduction appearances throughout a minor league harm rehabilitation task from Might 8-31, 4 for Triple-A Syracuse and one for Class A Brooklyn.
Smith, 30, is 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA in 10 innings over 10 video games with the Mets this season.
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“We’ve got to watch out and actually ensure that we put him in a state of affairs the place we’re not placing him in danger,” Mets supervisor Carlos Mendoza stated. “We really feel comfy the place he is at bodily, however he is a giant a part of that bullpen. Clearly, we missed him the previous few weeks.”
New York optioned left-hander Josh Walker to Triple-A Syracuse.
Mendoza stated nearer Edwin DÃaz has been enjoying catch. The All-Star right-hander went on the IL on Wednesday due to proper shoulder impingement.