A.J. Minter of the New York Mets has officially landed on the injured list due to a lat strain, following his early exit during a game against the Washington Nationals. The injury's severity is still being assessed, but such strains typically require a rehabilitation period of 6-10 weeks. In the meantime, the Mets have brought in Jose Ureña to add depth to their bullpen, which has been heavily utilized in recent games.

Manager Carlos Mendoza has indicated that Ureña's versatility allows him to serve as both a bullpen asset and a potential sixth starter. He has previously demonstrated solid performance with a 2.89 ERA during his stints in the minor leagues. The Mets will monitor how they can best utilize their pitching staff moving forward, especially as they prepare for upcoming games against the Arizona Diamondbacks.