Mets Call Up Blade Tidwell for Sunday MLB Debut

The New York Mets are set to call up right-handed pitching prospect Blade Tidwell from Triple-A Syracuse to make his Major League debut against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Tidwell, the Mets' 2022 second-round pick and currently their No. 15 prospect, has posted a 5.00 ERA with 37 strikeouts in 27 innings at Syracuse, with improved strikeout and walk rates this season. The promotion comes as the Mets face a 13-game stretch without a day off, leading them to temporarily expand to a six-man rotation while several starters recover from injury. Team officials credit Tidwell’s recent performance and increased fastball velocity as factors in the decision, despite his ERA. The move is expected to be temporary until pitchers return from the injured list. Tidwell is now the eighth player from Tony Vitello's Tennessee program to reach the majors.