The B-Mets had the night off, but everyone else came up strong, including a long lost friend making a rehab start. Let’s take a look.
Buffalo 9, Charlotte 3
Jeurys Familia had a strong(er) outing last night, going five innings allowing one run on five hits while walking three and striking out seven. Everything looks good here but the walks. That’s now 30 in 37.2 IP. That means more pitches, more runners on base, and higher stress on his arm. Every Bison starter except SS Omar Quintanilla and 2B Oswaldo Navarro. The Immortal Val Pascucci knocked in three runs as the Herd ran away with this one early thanks to three runs in both the first and second.
St. Lucie 4, Bradenton 1
We all know who the story was here – 1B Richard Lucas went 3 for 4. Great job! Oh, and Jenry Mejia had another rehab start in Hi-A and, like he did two years ago, completely dominated. He finished with a line of 6IP, 1 R, 3H, 0 BB and 7K’s. The good news is that rehab is going well, not to get him more of a challenge. At this point, FSL hitters are no match for him. Danny Muno went 2 for 3 with run and an RBI, but Cory Vaughn went 0 for 4 with another whiff.
Savannah 6, Charleston 2 (10 innings)
Dustin Lawley scored on a fielding error by Yankees top pick in last year’s draft, Dante Bichette Jr., and Brandon Brown broke things open with a two run single as the Gnats topped the River Dogs in 10 innings. Savannah’s pitching held up well against a formidable Charleston lineup. Rafael Montero gave up just one unearned run in 5.2 innings, Estarlin Morel gave up a run in 2.1 innings and Jeffrey Walters got the win with two scoreless innings of relief. The trip combined for 10 K’s on the night. Aderlin Rodriguez was 4 for 5 with a run scored.
7 comments
Bryan
5/15/2012-9:24am at 9:24 am (UTC -4)
The lone run Mejia gave up was a homer to ex Mets farmhand Stefan Welch.
srt
5/15/2012-10:32am at 10:32 am (UTC -4)
Here’s hoping Familia gets that walk problem under control sooner rather than later.
Time to move Mejia up, as you said.
I expect if he keeps on track, we’ll see him up by September.
trs86
5/15/2012-10:53am at 10:53 am (UTC -4)
He will be up by the ASB SRT. I just hope it’s not as a BP guy.
Stick
5/15/2012-10:58am at 10:58 am (UTC -4)
one thing I wonder with him is how much they will let him pitch this year (innings and pitch count in a game). He is still coming back on the early side, and I am sure they are giong to be cautious in a rehab year. So, if he pitches regularly in the minors for another 2 months, will they be willing to have him come up to take over a rotation spot during a pennant chase, and if so, how long will they let him keep it?
srt
5/15/2012-12:58pm at 12:58 pm (UTC -4)
If Young makes it back by first/second week of June and is fairly successful sliding into what is now Batista’s spot…..and none of the other 4 starters are injured, where does Mejia fit in?
You think if Young has a successful 6 weeks or so and they deem Mejia ready for the SP rotation up here, they’ll look to trade Young?
I agree with you about sticking him in the BP, but I’ll bet that’s exactly what they do, to start with.
TRS86
5/15/2012-1:09pm at 1:09 pm (UTC -4)
Yup, if Young and Mejia are both pitching well there will only be two alternatives. Leave Mejia in AAA or send him to the pen. I am guessing it will be the latter.
Bryan
5/15/2012-1:23pm at 1:23 pm (UTC -4)
If Young is healthy and productive they’re not going to trade him unless they are completely out of it. He also has an opt out if he’s not on the major league roster June 1 so we right around then we should know what’s going on. I don’t think they’ll rush Mejia to the big leagues no matter how well he’s pitching unless they have a need. It’s just a matter of whether that need is in the rotation or the bullpen when it arises.