In Need Of Starts, Mets Sending Jenrry Mejia To Minors

Posted: 18th May 2010 by Double G Sports in MLB
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Jenrry Mejia made the New York Mets' roster after impressing the coaching staff throughout spring training. But the youngest pitcher to make the Opening Day roster since Dwight Gooden in 1984 is being sent back to the minors, according to an ESPN Source . With the Mets' starting rotation currently a mess, the team has decided to send Mejia to the minors to stretch him out and prepare him to return as a starting pitcher. The process will likely be similar to the way it's done in spring training. Mejia will gradually build his arm strength and stamina until he is ready to go without restrictions. The decision was apparently made during a closed door meeting of Mets' staff in Atlanta on Monday. Mejia will be sent down and the Mets will bring up R.A. Dickey to start against the Washington ...

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