Mets Designate José Ureña for Assignment, Recall Kevin Herget

The New York Mets designated right-hander José Ureña for assignment after recalling Kevin Herget to the big league team. Ureña had recently joined the Mets to provide bullpen depth following A.J. Minter's placement on the injured list, and he made a memorable appearance by earning a save in a 19-5 victory over the Washington Nationals, despite allowing five runs on seven hits in three innings. His unusual save made him only the third pitcher in MLB history to allow at least seven hits, five earned runs, and two home runs in a save opportunity over three innings. Ureña's journeyman career has seen him pitch for several teams, and his stint with the Mets was intended to absorb innings in relief. The Mets also made official their acquisition of Brooks Raley and transferred Sean Manaea to the 60-day injured list.