The Mets have designated right-hander Walker Lockett for project, Tim Healey of Newsday was amongst those to report. His lineup spot will go to lefty David Peterson, whos coming off the 10-day injured list.
In what might go down as his last Mets look, Lockett threw 2 scoreless innings to choose up a win over the Yankees on Friday. For the a lot of part, though, success has actually eluded Lockett as a Met. Since they acquired him from the Indians in a deal for catcher Kevin Plawecki prior to 2019, the 26-year-old Lockett has actually taped an 8.16 ERA/5.96 FIP with 6.59 K/9 and 2.51 BB/9 in 30 1/3 innings. Lockett did pitch well last year at Triple-A (3.66 ERA with 5.9 K/9 and 1.7 BB/9 over 59 frames), but as someone whos out of minors choices, he might have a harder time latching on somewhere else in the next week.
The return of Peterson will be a welcome one for the Mets, as the rookie began his career with a 2.91 ERA/4.03 FIP and 7.06 K/9 versus 3.32 BB/9 across 21 2/3 innings prior to going to the IL on Aug. 18 with shoulder tiredness. Peterson has actually been the Mets top enhance to ace Jacob deGrom up until now this season.
