New York Mets select Cionel Pérez, option Tobias Myers to Triple-A
The New York Mets announced three roster moves on Saturday, May 30, 2026, before their game against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. The organization selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Cionel Pérez from Triple-A Syracuse, optioned right-handed reliever Tobias Myers to the same affiliate, and designated left-handed pitcher Anderson Severino for assignment.
These adjustments followed a 9-7 victory over the Marlins on Friday night, a game that lasted 10 innings and saw the Mets use seven different pitchers. The front office moved to secure a fresh arm for the bullpen by promoting Pérez, who had recently signed a minor league contract with the team on May 9.
Pérez, a veteran with nine seasons of MLB experience, had recorded a 2.57 ERA in six appearances for Triple-A Syracuse before his call-up. He opted for free agency earlier this month after being sent outright to the minor leagues by the Washington Nationals. His addition to the active and 40-man rosters provides a left-handed option as the Mets look to maintain momentum in the three-game series.
Reconfiguring the Mets bullpen for the Marlins series
The decision to option Tobias Myers to Triple-A Syracuse came despite his overall season performance, which included a 4.05 ERA across 33.1 innings. During Friday’s extra-innings win, Myers pitched one inning and surrendered two earned runs, including a game-tying home run to Owen Caissie. Because Myers still has a minor-league option remaining, the Mets were able to move him down to accommodate a rested relief arm.
To clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Pérez, the Mets designated Anderson Severino for assignment. Severino appeared in six games for New York this season, posting a 6.14 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP over 7.1 innings. The club now has seven days to trade Severino or place him on waivers.
The logistical challenges of managing a pitching staff during a long season are common across professional sports, often requiring split-second decisions similar to when Toto Wolff reacted to internal contact between his drivers during a high-stakes sprint. For the Mets, the focus remains on stabilizing the staff as they sit 14.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East.
Official Mets transactions for May 30
* **Cionel Pérez (LHP):** Selected contract from Triple-A Syracuse.
* **Tobias Myers (RHP):** Optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.
* **Anderson Severino (LHP):** Designated for assignment (DFA).
Christian Scott starts as injury list remains extensive
The Mets entered Saturday’s contest with a 24-33 record and a roster significantly thinned by injuries. Christian Scott took the mound for the 4:10 PM ET start with a 3.20 ERA and 30 strikeouts, facing off against Miami’s Tyler Phillips. However, the club continues to operate without several core players across every position group.
President of Baseball Operations David Stearns has stated that the Mets are “still unsure of an exact timeline” for the return of star infielder Francisco Lindor. Lindor has been on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain since April 23. This Prolonged absence mirrors the frustration felt by other MLB players, such as when Gleyber Torres admitted an injury absence was difficult for him to handle.
Beyond Lindor, the Mets’ pitching depth is further tested by the absence of Kodai Senga, who is on the 15-day injured list with lumbar spine inflammation, and Clay Holmes, who was recently transferred to the 60-day injured list with a fibula fracture. Outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is also on the 60-day injured list due to a lumbar spine disc herniation.
Tactical changes for the Saturday afternoon lineup
The roster moves were not the only changes made before first pitch. In the starting lineup for Saturday, Hayden Senger took over catching duties from Luis Torrens. Senger was slotted into the ninth spot in the batting order, providing a different look behind the plate for Christian Scott.
The Marlins are facing their own roster setbacks after placing Eury Pérez on the 15-day injured list with a gracilis strain, an injury expected to sideline him for eight weeks. Miami entered the game on a three-game losing streak with a 26-32 record, while the Mets were looking to extend their own two-game winning streak.
With the Mets currently seven games back of the final National League Wild Card spot, the move to select Cionel Pérez highlights an effort to use experienced arms in late-inning situations. Pérez’s career stats including a 17-9 record and a 4.34 ERA over 273 games, suggest he will be used frequently as New York tries to gain ground in the division standings.