Brandon Waddell: Everything you need to know

Waddell (shoulder) picked up the win after allowing three runs on four hits while striking out two across three innings during Saturday's game against Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre. Waddell was shut down in March due to shoulder discomfort, but he's since managed to work through the injury. He's made two relief appearances at Triple-A Syracuse so far this year, surrendering three runs on seven hits while striking out four across five frames.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that Waddell is dealing with shoulder discomfort and won't pitch in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins as planned, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports. The severity of the shoulder issue isn't fully known, but Waddell will likely be shut down for at least a few days with the hope that the discomfort subsides. Waddell resurfaced in the majors for the first time since 2021 last season with the Mets, appearing in 11 games and posting a 3.45 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 22:11 K:BB in 31.1 innings. Waddell no longer occupies a spot on the Mets' 40-man roster and is expected to open the season as a swingman at Triple-A Syracuse.

The Mets outrighted Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. New York designated Waddell for assignment earlier this week, and he'll remain in the organization after clearing waivers. Waddell posted a 3.45 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 22:11 K:BB across 31.1 major-league innings last season.