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Jose Butto helped the Mets in a pinch on the last homestand and now will receive an opportunity to show he belongs in the rotation. With a spot open following Julio Teherans one-and-done appearance with the team, the Mets will recall Butto from Triple-A Syracuse to start Sundays game against the Royals, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Butto was used as the 27th player in a doubleheader against the Tigers on April 4 and helped the P.j. Stock Jersey Mets get their first victory of the season by allowing one earned run on three hits and three walks with six strikeouts over six innings. Jose Butto will get another start for the Mets on Sunday vs. the Royals. Jason Szenes for the New York Post We know hes ready, Mendoza said before the on Friday at Citi Field. We made some tough decisions in spring training and, unfortunately, he had to go down. But then he got an opportunity in the doubleheader and did a hell of a job giving us six, especially when he didnt have his best stuff command-wise, but now he is getting another opportunity. Butto, 26, was a consideration in camp for the rotation spot that went to Tylor Megill after Kodai Senga was shut down with a right shoulder strain. Explore More Megill was placed on the injured list after one start with a shoulder strain and replaced by the veteran Teheran, who was designated for a signment after allowing four earned runs over 2 / innings against the Braves in his Mets debut. [Butto] is a guy that is not afraid, Mendoza said. Hes going to take the ball and hes going to compete. This is a guy, I like the fastball and the changeup, the changeup plays and here he is getting an opportunity again on Sunday and I am looking forward to it. William Arroyo, the lead agent for Rimas Sports (better known as Bad Bunny), after an investigation into complaints he provided improper benefits in the form of cash and gifts to players, ESPN reported. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Francisco Alvarez and Ronny Mauricio are among Bad Bunnys clients. Alvarez, a former Scott Boras client who switched to Bad Bunny last year, declined comment on the matter. Mendoza said hes hopeful J.D. Martinez will have some movements beginning Saturday after receiving a cortisone shot for lower-back tightne s earlier in the week. Martinezs buildup in the minor league was placed on hold following the shot. Martinez has appeared in two games for Low-A St. Lucie. Additional reporting by Dan Martin Brad Richards Jersey |
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