Mets place RHP Carlos Carrasco (elbow inflammation) on IL
The New York Mets placed right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Jeff Brigham from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.
Carrasco's move to the IL is retroactive to Sunday.
Carrasco, 36, started the season 0-2 with an 8.56 ERA in three starts. He struck out eight, walked eight and hit a major-league-leading three batters with pitches in 13 2/3 inn