Brandon Waddell has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right hip impingement after an incident on the mound. His injury adds further complications to the Mets' pitching depth at a critical time.

Brandon Waddell added to Friedl’s tally by hitting him with a pitch. This event emphasizes the struggle of the Mets pitching staff against aggressive hitters during the game.

Brandon Waddell is one of the few left-handed options available in the Mets' bullpen, but his role is limited.

Waddell is currently one of the few left-handed options in the Mets bullpen.

Waddell joins Pintaro as a new addition to the bullpen, primarily as a one-inning lefty, indicating the Mets' strategy to improve their relief options.