A.J. Minter was officially placed on the 15-day injured list with a lat strain, raising questions about its severity. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza consulted medical staff after Minter experienced discomfort in his triceps. In response, the Mets selected José Ureña from Triple-A Syracuse to fill Minter's spot, as Ureña can provide multiple innings. The team is also considering bringing up Brandon Waddell for a potential start. Additionally, Ronny Mauricio is on a rehab assignment following knee surgery, while Mendoza opted for Starling Marte over Jesse Winker in a crucial pinch-hitting situation.
Mendoza decided to stick with Marte against Rutledge rather than using Winker, citing the matchup and trusting Marte to deliver, despite the outcome.
The Mets are considering using Ureña as a sixth starter or as bullpen support, depending on his usage in earlier games.
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