The Miguel Batista experiment lasted all of one start, as the Mets designated the 41-year-old right-hander for assignment Sunday after he gave up four runs in three innings Saturday in a loss to the Dodgers.
After spending the previous couple of months in middle relief, Batista was named Dillon Gee’s rotation replacement. However, it appears Matt Harvey will come up next week and get a crack at the job.
Mets manager Terry Collins said he hoped Batista would clear waivers (likely) and would agree to pitch in the minors rather than elect for free agency (possible).
Harvey actually did just as bad as Batista yesterday, giving up six runs in five innings in a loss for Buffalo. Still, the 2010 first-round pick is worth a look. He’s 7-5 with a 3.68 ERA and a 112/48 K/BB ratio in 110 innings for Buffalo.