Right-hander Butto has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to an undisclosed illness, with Chris Devenski called up from Triple-A. In his fourth season, Butto has a 2.47 ERA over 43 2/3 innings, despite a concerning walk rate of 11.2% and a strikeout rate below league average. The Mets continue to face injury troubles with 13 pitchers on the IL, affecting their pitching staff depth. Kodai Senga may be nearing a return following a successful rehab outing after a right hamstring strain.
Butto has been used as a full-time reliever for the first time in his MLB career and the bottom-line results have been solid, with a 2.47 ERA over 43 2/3 innings.
Despite Butto's solid performance, his 11.2% walk rate and 21.8% strikeout rate are below league average, showcasing a gap between actual performance and expectations.
Senga hasn't pitched since June 12 due to a right hamstring strain, but the Mets are optimistic about his swift return after a successful rehab outing.
The Mets' injury woes continue, with 13 pitchers on the IL, creating a significant challenge for the team's pitching strategy moving forward.
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