UPDATE, 7/23/13:
Well, it’s settled then. Looks like Jacob deGrom will wait a little longer before making his MLB debut, as reports are saying the Mets will promote Mejia to start Game 1 of a Friday doubleheader against the Washington Nationals.
Reporters at Citi Field said Jenrry Mejia will start Game 1 Friday in DC. Right call. #mets
— Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinESPN) July 23, 2013
I agree with Rubin on this one; Mejia is already on the 40-man roster and will be able to stay on regular rest for his appearance on Friday. Let’s see what this kid can do. The positioning of Mejia means Zack Wheeler will throw on Thursday, and Matt Harvey will start Game 2 on Friday.
UPDATE, 7/21/13:
Adam Rubin has reported that it is possible that the Mets may call up Jenrry Mejia to start against the Washington Nationals later this week. The Mets have a double-header on Friday and will require an extra arm to pitch on that day or on Saturday. The options the Mets are considering calling up are Mejia, Jacob deGrom, Chris Schwinden, or Rafael Montero.
Mejia or deGrom seems to be the most likely choice — I’m rooting for deGrom at the moment because I don’t know if I feel comfortable tossing Mejia into the fire so quickly again.
Original Post
Binghamton Mets 10, New Britain 2
The Binghamton Mets matched a season-high with 15 hits and Jenrry Mejia struck out eight over six innings in a 10-2 victory over the New Britain Rock Cats on Saturday night at New Britain Stadium. Cesar Puello doubled twice and drove in three runs to lead a B-Mets offensive attack that saw every player collect at least one hit.
Mejia had a two-run cushion before he even threw his first pitch. Danny Muno got the attack against Rock Cats starter Trevor May started immediately by leading off the game with a one-hop double off the right-field wall. Puello brought him home by skipping an RBI single past Eddie Rosario at second base. After swiping second, his 22nd stolen base of the year, Puello scored when Rhyne Hughes blistered a two-out RBI single up the middle.
Mejia set the tone in his second rehab appearance with the B-Mets by retiring the first eight batters he faced. The right-hander side-stepped a bunt single and a walk in a scoreless third and worked around a one-out single in a shutout fourth.
Nate Hanson put the only blemish on Mejia’s night by ripping a home run over the left-field wall to lead off the fifth inning. Mejia bounced back and retired six of seven to cap his night. Chase Huchingson took over in the seventh and allowed one on three hits over two innings of relief. Chasen Bradford closed the contest with a perfect ninth.
Mejia (2-0) surrendered just one run on three hits over six innings in the victory. His eight strikeouts were the most in one game since he fanned nine as a Buffalo Bison on 8/30/10 against the Syracuse Chiefs.
Key Stats
Daniel Muno: 2-for-2, 1 2B, 2 BB, 1 RBI, 3 R
Cesar Puello: 3-for-5, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB
Rhyne Hughes: 2-for-6, 1 RBI
Wilfredo Tovar: 3-for-4, 1 3B, 1 BB, 3 R
Jenrry Mejia: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 HR, 2 BB, 1 ER, 8 K
Chase Huchingson: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 1 BB, 1 ER, 3 K
Chasen Bradford: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K
(Team Report)
I think Mejia heard me confining him to the 2014 bullpen and switching to being a reliever full-time because he has been really solid, a revelation even. Very excited to see if he can keep improving and how he fares at the big league level late on in the season.
I don’t think degrom is currently on the 40 man roster, so if they call em up, they can’t easily send em back. I say we hope Mejia can give 5 solid innings…….anythings better then putting schwinden out there to get rocked.
deGrom has to be put on the 40-man this season anyway to be protected for the Rule V, so the Mets might pull the trigger early.
I still think he’s a reliever long term. Everyone seems to think that’s the worst thing, but developing bullpen arms can save an org a lot of money and a lot of headaches. Relievers tend to be up and down year to year, so if you have young, cost controlled players it’s all the better. Guys like Familia, Leathersich, Mejia could be huge for us. It’s exciting to think of what our rotation and bullpen could look like going forward.
I think that and his age factored in to the Mets aggressively promoting him this year as well. Nit too mention his success at each level
Looking forward to seeing Mejia this friday…. Ive avoided watching the Mets when Harvey & Wheeler dont pitch like the plague but will tune in to see Mejia
mets just put marcum on RELEASE WAIVERS!!!!!
LMAO
https://twitter.com/Mets/status/359776886450159617
A spot is available Mejia
Won’t the mets need to option someone to make room for mejia. I know they can have 26 guys for the double header but if they are going to carry him until september so they don’t burn his option someone has to be sent down correct?