Tobias Myers is nearing a return to the Mets, but his position is still uncertain.

Tobias Myers’ Return to Mets Looks Promising

Tobias Myers is on the verge of making a comeback with the Mets, though he won’t be stepping in as a fully developed starting pitcher just yet.

The right-handed pitcher was sent down to Triple-A Syracuse about two weeks ago. At that time, team officials hinted that he might take on a starting role soon.

In his latest game on Thursday, he delivered 2 2/3 scoreless innings.

“I think his role will depend on what we need at the moment,” remarked David Stearns, the President of Baseball Operations, before the Braves’ recent game against the Mets. He suggested Myers could be recalled in the coming days, adding, “He can throw in key situations and that might be more effective than what we’ve seen so far this season.”

He also mentioned, “What makes him valuable is his versatility. We may not even put him in a fixed role upon his return.”

Stearns explained that Myers had been optioned to Syracuse because the Mets were in need of fresh pitching and Myers had already been heavily utilized.

This season, Myers has participated in 20 games for the Mets, maintaining a 4.05 ERA.

In other news, Francisco Lindor has started live batting practice, simulating two innings in the field, but he hasn’t been cleared to run the bases yet. Coach Carlos Mendoza mentioned that Lindor is recovering from a left calf strain and will continue practicing next week. It’s uncertain if he will need a minor league rehab stint before rejoining the Mets.

The Braves kicked off the day with the highest ERA in the league at 3.20, largely credited to their new pitching coach, Jeremy Hefner, who was dismissed by the Mets last October.

When asked if the Braves’ pitching success made him reconsider firing Hefner, Stearns replied, “We’re satisfied with our current coaching staff. Hefner is a great guy and a solid coach; it’s no wonder he’s finding success.”

Kodai Senga is expected to make at least one more minor league appearance. He performed admirably for Double-A Binghamton in his recent rehab game, pitching six innings while allowing just one hit and one earned run, along with five strikeouts on 75 pitches.