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Shook

He’ll take the place of left-hander Sean Sullivan, who was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday. Shook, 28, holds a 4.91 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and a 3/0 K/BB ratio across 3 2/3 innings in three appearances out of the Rockies’ bullpen this season. He’ll function in a middle relief role.

The 28-year-old hurler made three appearances during his brief stay with the Rockies, posting a 4.91 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and a 3/0 K/BB ratio while serving up a pair of homers in 3 2/3 innings of work. He was unlikely to be available on Sunday after throwing 33 pitches over 1 2/3 innings on Saturday though, so the Rockies decided to swap him out for a fresh arm. He should get another chance with the big league club before the summer is through.

Shook receives his first opportunity in the majors after posting seven saves along with a strong 2.86 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 29/8 K/BB ratio across 28 1/3 innings on the doorstep of the majors this season. He’ll operate in a low-leverage role for the Rockies initially but could wind up pitching in more critical spots later this summer.

After designating Jay for assignment earlier in the week, the Mets were happy to get anything that they could for him and wound up picking up a 26-year-old right-hander from the Brewers. Shook has spent the entire season at Double-A Biloxi where he has posted a 4.90 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and a 77/25 K/BB ratio over 64 1/3 innings in 17 appearances (11 starts). He’ll add organizational pitching depth for the Mets.