Mets DFA Rico Garcia

The Mets are designating relief pitcher Rico Garcia for assignment, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.

Garcia’s performance on the mound for the Mets has been admirable, pitching to a 3.52 ERA in nine appearances. The right-hander pitched in both of the team’s first two games in their weekend series against the Giants, however, and with seven of the eight spots in the bullpen currently occupied by some high-leverage talent, Garcia drew the short end of the stick.

It remains to be seen who will replace Garcia in the bullpen for New York. The team could use a bulk reliever, and sent Huascar Brazobán down to the minors earlier this week so that they could stretch him to pitch around 40 pitches in an outing.

Paul Blackburn made what is expected to be his final rehab outing before being activated on Saturday, throwing 93 pitches in 5 1/3 innings, giving up two runs. The Mets do not need a sixth starter for a few weeks, barring injury, so it will be interesting to see if Blackburn slots in.

In addition to his time as a Met this year, Garcia threw one outing with the Yankees, in which he gave up three earned runs in 2 2/3 innings.

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