Mets Call Up Reliever to Replace Injured Gerber

New York brings up Austin Warren from Triple-A after placing Joey Gerber on the IL with a finger blister

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:07am by

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The New York Mets have placed right-handed reliever Joey Gerber on the 15-day injured list with a finger blister, just one day after his impressive MLB debut. As a corresponding move, the team has called up fellow right-handed pitcher Austin Warren from Triple-A Syracuse.

Why it matters

The Mets' bullpen has been a strength so far this season, and the team is hoping Warren can provide effective relief innings to help the team end its current six-game losing streak. Gerber's injury is a setback, but the Mets are confident in their pitching depth to weather the storm.

The details

Gerber, who the Mets acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays over the offseason, made his MLB debut on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, tossing two scoreless innings with five strikeouts. However, the right-hander has now landed on the IL with a finger blister. Warren, who spent time with the Mets last season, has been impressive at Triple-A so far in 2026, posting a 1.23 ERA over six appearances.

  • Gerber was placed on the 15-day IL on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  • Gerber made his MLB debut for the Mets on Monday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Joey Gerber

A right-handed reliever who the Mets acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays over the offseason and made his MLB debut on April 13, 2026 before being placed on the injured list the following day with a finger blister.

Austin Warren

A 30-year-old right-handed reliever who the Mets called up from Triple-A Syracuse to replace Gerber on the active roster. Warren spent time with the Mets in 2025 and has impressed so far this season at the Triple-A level.

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What’s next

The Mets will hope that Warren can provide effective relief innings to help the team end its current six-game losing streak as they continue their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The takeaway

The Mets' bullpen depth will be tested with Gerber's injury, but the team is confident in its ability to weather the storm and keep the relief corps strong as they look to turn around their recent losing skid.