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Mulvey

Mulvey, a product of Villanova, was the Mets’ first pick in the 2006 draft, going in the second round. He’s not expected to see the majors in September, but it’s possible that he’ll be called on at some point during 2007.

Mulvey posted a 6.59 ERA and 66/44 K/BB ratio in 110 2/3 minor-league innings last season. The 26-year-old right-hander will try to latch on with another organization.

Mulvey was released by the Diamondbacks earlier this week, but originally drafted by the Mets and traded to the Twins in the Johan Santana deal. The contract does not include an invite to spring training.

Mulvey, who coincidentally turned 27 Saturday, has posted a 5.59 ERA over 13 relief appearances with Binghamton this season. The former second-round pick holds a 7.90 ERA over 10 career major league appearances.

Mulvey was called to the bigs just four days ago and allowed five hits and two earned runs in three innings of work. He will head down to Triple-A Reno to make room for Monday’s starter, right-hander Cesar Valdez.

Mulvey probably be a factor this year, but the 2006 second-round pick could be a future fourth starter for the Mets. He’s 7-8 with a 3.13 ERA, 97 H and 71/28 K/BB in 100 2/3 IP. He’s given up just one homer all year.

Mulvey, a 2006 second-rounder out of Villanova, went 12-10 with a 3.20 ERA, 147 H and 113/43 K/BB in 157 2/3 IP while spending most of last year in Double-A. His stuff screams future fourth starter, and it’s possible he’ll be ready to contribute in the second half of the season.

Not a successful first crack at the majors for Mulvey. He was pounded for four earned runs on six hits in 1 1/3 innings (two appearances) after having been called up one week ago. He will return to Rochester where he was 3-6 with a 3.93 ERA in 17 starts earlier this season.

Mulvey has gone 3-6 with a 3.93 ERA in 17 starts for Rochester this season, but will provide bullpen depth in Minnesota. He’s not likely to have significant fantasy value pitching in middle relief.

Mulvey was acquired from the Twins in September. He went 5-8 with a 3.93 ERA in 24 starts with Triple-A Rochester before the trade and clearly isn’t ready for major league action. Even if he’s granted another start, we wouldn’t recommend using him in any fantasy league.