The rookie left-hander was summoned with two outs in the fifth inning of the Mets’ 2-1 loss to the Pirates at PNC Park.
PITTSBURGH — Josh Walker’s first appearance since returning to the Mets’ bullpen was among the few positives that emerged from the team’s performance Sunday.the Mets’ 2-1 loss to the Pirates
Walker returned to the mound for the sixth and pitched a scoreless inning, getting Ji Hwan Bae to hit into a double play after allowing a leadoff single to Ke’Bryan Hayes. The 28-year-old Walker, who appeared in two games last month for the Mets, had pitched to a 1.45 ERA in 14 appearances for Triple-A Syracuse. Walker was recalled Saturday along with John Curtiss as part of a bullpen shuffle in which veteran Tommy Hunter was designated for assignment.Corey Sipkin for the NY POST“I liked the way he came right at them,” Showalter said. “He gave us a chance to stay in it.
“They set up a schedule right to the day if things went perfect and he’s followed everything right on track so far,” Showalter said. “If anything, he’s wanted to do more. We’re trying not to assume anything with it.”
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