Paulino, Cervelli Return from DL

The Mets have activated C Ronny Paulino from the 15-day disabled list.  He had been on the disabled list since April 10 with anemia.  Paulino had a setback during rehab which caused his stay on the DL to be extended by about a week.  Before being placed on the DL, he finished the final eight games of a 50 game suspension stemming from a failed PED test late last season.  To replace him on the roster, the Mets have optioned C Mike Nickeas to Buffalo.  He played well enough in his time in New York to be a suitable backup catcher but didn't open any eyes beyond that point.

The Yankees have activated C Francisco Cervelli from the 15-day disabled list.  He has not played at all this season due to a fractured left foot.  To replace him on the roster, the Yankees have optioned C Gustavo Molina to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.  He was largely ineffective during his time on the roster.

Carrasco Optioned

The Mets have optioned RHP D. J. Carrasco to Buffalo.  Carrasco was signed to a two-year contract this past offseason and his demotion comes as a surprise.  It is expected that he was optioned so that RHP Dillon Gee can remain with the team as a long reliever.  No corresponding move has been made yet, but Carrasco's roster spot is expected to be filled when RHP Chris Young returns from the 15-day disabled list tomorrow.  Carrasco is still on the 40-man roster.

Emaus Returned, Pagan Disabled

The Blue Jays have re-acquired Rule V Draft pick 2B Brad Emaus from the Mets for $25,000.  As a Rule V pick Emaus had to remain on the Major League roster all season.  While most Rule V picks filter out in Spring Training, Emaus' chances of being a long-term Met looked good as he won the second base job out of Spring Training among a plethora of candidates, but he only lasted three weeks on the job, ceding the way to IF/OF Daniel Murphy and IF Justin Turner.  Emaus was assigned to the (AAA) Las Vegas 51s by Toronto.  In other Mets news, CF Angel Pagan has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a pulled left oblique.  To replace him on the roster, the Mets have purchased the contract of OF Jason Pridie from Buffalo.  Pridie is a Minor League veteran who is well-liked in the organization and is a former top prospect with Tampa Bay and the Twins.  He is a good fielder in the outfield and a speedy base runner but has struggled at the plate in his brief Major League appearances.

Albers, Bay Activated

The Red Sox have activated RHP Matt Albers from the 15-day disabled list and have optioned LHP Alfredo Aceves to Pawtucket.  Albers had been out since April 8 with a strained right lat.  Aceves is still on the 40-man roster. 

The Mets have activated LF Jason Bay from the 15-day disabled list.  Bay had been out since the end of Spring Training with a strained left ribcage.  He replaces RHP Bobby Parnell on the roster, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with circulatory problems in his right middle finger yesterday.

Parnell Lands on DL, Misch Clears Waivers

The Mets have placed RHP Bobby Parnell on the 15-day disabled list with circulatory problems in his right middle finger.  No corresponding move has been made by the Mets yet, and they have a 24-hour window before one has to be made.  LF Jason Bay is set to come off the disabled list tomorrow and that will likely settle the roster at 25 players again.  In other Mets news, LHP Pat Misch, who was recently designated for assignment, has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Buffalo.  He has accepted the assignment.

Ojakima Recalled, Emaus Designated for Assignment

The Red Sox have optioned LHP Felix Doubront to Pawtucket and have recalled LHP Hideki Okajima from Pawtucket as their lefty specialists remain unsettled.  Doubront is still on the 40-man roster.  They started out with LHP Dennys Reyes, moved onto Doubront after he came off the DL recently, and now will try their luck with Okajima.  Okajima had an impressive run of three successful seasons with Boston which ended with a bad campaign last year.  Basically, they're hoping that Okajima can rebound and that they can catch lightning in a bottle with him, at least for awhile.

The Mets have designated 2B Brad Emaus for assignment and have recalled IF Justin Turner from Buffalo.  Emaus was a Rule V Draft pick and must be offered back to Toronto for $25,000.  Based on his top prospect status in Toronto's system the Blue Jays will likely take him back.  If not, the Mets have ten days to trade Emaus or must offer him to the other 29 teams - including Toronto again - through waivers.  Emaus won the starting second base job out of Spring Training but only lasted three weeks on the job.  This shouldn't come as a surprise for Mets fans, as the new regime has seemingly developed the philosophy that whoever can play second base will.  Turner is a right-handed hitter and a good fielder at second who has struggled offensively in the Majors but has been a decent hitter in the Minors and in Spring Training.  He is a Minor League veteran and the Mets are his third organization.  Right now it looks like he'll spend most of his time on the bench in the lesser half of a platoon with IF/OF Daniel Murphy at second base, though he should start tonight against Astros LHP Wandy Rodriguez.

Martinez on DL

Mets prospect OF Fernando Martinez is on the seven-day disabled list in the International League with a tight right hamstring.  Martinez is ranked as a top ten prospect in the Mets system by Baseball America.  His rankings are based largely on potential, as he hasn't shined at any level in professional baseball in America, including the Majors. 

Gee Recalled from Buffalo

The Mets have recalled RHP Dillon Gee from Buffalo to replace injured RHP Chris Young in the rotation.  Gee started yesterday and pitched brilliantly in snapping New York's seven-game losing streak.  He should get at least one more start before Young returns from the DL.  To make room for him on the roster, the Mets have designated LHP Pat Misch for assignment.  The Mets have announced that they have no intention of trading Misch meaning that he'll have to clear waivers and be outrighted to Buffalo in order to remain in the organization.  Also, he has the right to refuse the outright assignment and become a free agent.  If the Mets decide that they do want to trade Misch, they have ten days to do so.

Young, Hughes Placed on DL

The Mets have placed RHP Chris Young on the 15-day disabled list with right biceps tendinitis.  The move is retroactive to last Monday, meaning that he would be eligible to return on April 26.  Young has a long history of injuries, and only made four starts last year for the Padres.  To replace him on the roster, the Mets have recalled LHP Pat Misch from Buffalo.  RHP Dillon Gee is expected to be recalled tomorrow to replace Young in the rotation and Misch - who is out of options - will likely be designated for assignment after only one day on the roster.  But with a double header scheduled for today the Mets want as many healthy pitchers as possible.

The Yankees have placed RHP Phil Hughes on the 15-day disabled list with a "tired arm."  To replace him on the roster, the Yankees have recalled RHP Lance Pendleton, a reliever, from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.  Long reliever RHP Bartolo Colon will replace Hughes in the rotation.  In addition, the Yankees have transferred LHP Pedro Feliciano from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.  He is set to undergo left shoulder surgery in what could be a career-ending injury.  The move also removes Feliciano from the 40-man roster.

Bonser, Feliciano, Betances, Sanchez, Banuelos Injury Updates

RHP Boof Bonser is set to undergo right shoulder surgery and will likely miss the remainder of the season.  Bonser was pitching for the Buffalo Bisons and was one of New York's reserve options for starting pitching.  This comes as a blow to the Mets who, 13 games into the season, have already been forced to dip beyond their primary five starters.

LHP Pedro Feliciano, who has been on the disabled list all season, is set to undergo left shoulder surgery.  Feliciano's injury is identical to the one suffered by former and current teammates LHP Johan Santana and RHP Mark Prior as well as former Yankee RHP Chien-Ming Wang.  He is likely out for the season and his career is in jeopardy.  LHP Manny Banuelos and RHP Dellin Betances, both pitching for the Trenton Thunder, have been placed on the disabled list with blisters on their throwing hands.  C Gary Sanchez, playing for the Charleston RiverDogs, has been placed on the disabled list with an abdominal injury.

Reyes, Boyer take Different Paths

LHP Dennys Reyes, who was recently designated for assignment by the Red Sox, has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Pawtucket.  He has accepted the assignment and is no longer on Boston's 40-man roster. 

RHP Blaine Boyer, who was recently designated for assignment by the Mets, has also cleared waivers and was outrighted to Buffalo.  Boyer, however, refused the assignment and is now a free agent.

In other news, the Yankees have placed LHP Luis Ayala on the 15-day disabled list with a strained lat.  The injury is retroactive to April 10.  To replace him on the roster, the Yankees have recalled RHP Hector Noesi from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Doubront and Other Injury news; Mets make Changes

The Red Sox have placed RHP Matt Albers on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right lat.  The move is retroactive to April 6.  To replace him on the roster the Red Sox activated LHP Felix Doubront from the disabled list on April 8.  To add another right-handed arm to the bullpen, the Red Sox recalled RHP Alfredo Aceves from Pawtucket and designated LHP Dennys Reyes for assignment.  In other Red Sox news, C Mark Wagner, who was designated for assignment, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Pawtucket on April 6.

The Mets made multiple roster changes yesterday.  C Ronny Paulino, who was suspended to start the season, saw his suspension come to an end and was placed on the 15-day disabled list with anemia.  Also, RHP Blaine Boyer was designated for assignment and RHP Ryota Igarashi had his contract purchased from Buffalo to replace him on the roster.  Because the Mets' bullpen has been taxed early on, RF Lucas Duda was optioned to Buffalo and RHP Jason Isringhausen had his contract purchased.  Isringhausen had been in extended Spring Training, but he was officially on Brooklyn's roster.  In addition, RHP Manny Acosta, who was designated for assignment, cleared waivers and was assigned to Buffalo.  LHP Taylor Tankersly and C Raul Chavez, both non-roster invitees who were cut in Spring Training, were retained and assigned to Buffalo.

The Yankees have signed RHP Carlos Silva to a Minor League contract.  He has not been assigned yet, but he's probably headed for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.