Carlos Beltran is officially heading to the disabled list.
Beltran was found to have a bone bruise, as he suspected, and could be out through the All Star Break.
Taking Beltran’s place on the roster is Fernando Martinez. Martinez, sent down just days ago, is allowed to come back to the Mets without waiting the required 10 days due to a player going on the DL.
Ken Takahashi has been sent down and Wilson Valdez was designated for assignment with two relievers coming up to take their place. Pat Misch, a lefty, and Elmer Dessens, a righty, will join the Mets bullpen tonight.
Misch, picked off of waivers from the Giants back on June 5, was sporting a 6.43 ERA and 1.571 WHIP in 7 1-3 innings pitched for Triple-A Buffalo.
Dessens was 3-2 in 27 relief appearances with Buffalo. He had a 2.31 ERA and 1.000 WHIP in 35 against the International League.
This means the Mets will be playing slightly short on the bench, opting for more arms in the bullpen.
| OUT | IN |
| Carlos Beltran - OF | Fernando Martinez - OF |
| Wilson Valdez - IF | Pat Misch - RP |
| Ken Takahashi - RP | Elmer Dessens - RP |