Blade Tidwell received unexpected news from Mets' director of pitching, Eric Jagers, about his promotion to the major leagues, catching him by surprise. Tidwell, slated to make his debut against the Cardinals, had been performing well at Triple-A with significant strikeout numbers. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed confidence in Tidwell's abilities and the development support he received. Originally intended to bolster the rotation, the need for an extra starter became immediate following a rainout, leading to Tidwell starting the first game of a doubleheader.
The Mets initially summoned Tidwell with the idea he would lengthen the rotation during a stretch of 13 straight days with a game scheduled.
Tidwell, who is scheduled to face the Cardinals on Sunday in his major league debut, soon found himself outside barefoot pacing with his 12-week-old Cavapoo puppy, Bentley.
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