Mets Make Multiple Roster Moves Amid Extended Losing Streak

The New York Mets have experienced a significant decline in performance, losing eight of their last ten games and falling behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East standings. In response, the Mets have made several roster moves including signing left-handed pitcher Richard Lovelady, demoting infielder Luisangel Acuña to Triple-A Syracuse, and optioning catcher Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A. Lovelady, who joined the Mets bullpen to provide quality innings amid a struggling pitching staff with a 6.37 ERA during this stretch, had previously opted out of a minor-league deal with the Twins. Meanwhile, Acuña's demotion was partly due to his underwhelming offensive numbers despite solid defense and baserunning, and Alvarez’s optioning follows inconsistent performance since his promising start. The Phillies have also made bullpen adjustments, calling up fresh arms like Alan Rangel to cope with pitching demands, while the Mets continue to shuffle their bullpen by calling up veteran relievers Tyler Zuber and Chris Devenski in an effort to stabilize their pitching. These moves highlight the Mets’ urgency to reverse their losing streak and maintain competitiveness in the division race against the Phillies.