Carlos Carrasco Placed on IL; Jeff Brigham Recalled
Carlos Carrasco. Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
The Mets announced Tuesday they place Carlos Carrasco on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. They recalled reliever Jeff Brigham to his roster spot.
Carrasco was getting on track with his last start Saturday, allowing just two runs over five innings. He’s allowed 11 runs over 8.2 innings in his first two starts. The 36-year-old had been managed lightly over spring training by Buck Showalter and the Mets. The team was giving him more time between starts, occasionally opting for outings on the back fields instead of in Grapefruit League play.
His absence lends questions to who will start in his place. His next turn in the rotation is Friday. The Mets are already down Jose Quintana and Justin Verlander, who isn’t expected back until at least the end of next week. Jose Butto started Sunday, and though he was sent down on Monday for Brett Baty, he may be able to return because of injury.
Joey Lucchesi is also an option. He’s started three games in Triple-A Syracuse, allowing just four runs over 15.2 innings (2.30 ERA). He last started Thursday, and he’s scheduled to pitch again Wednesday or Thursday. We’ll gain some insight into the Mets’ plan if Lucchesi starts or not.
Brigham, on the other hand, was called up for Carrasco. He will give the team another bullpen arm–for at least a couple of days. After a strong spring, the righty has struggled at Triple-A, allowing three runs over 1.2 innings (two appearances). He recently came off the seven-day injured list in the minors.
The Mets play Tuesday night in Los Angeles in game two of a three-game series against the Dodgers.
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