Mets recall LHP Brandon Waddell, INF/OF Jared Young in series of roster moves

The Mets made a few moves ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The team announced they have recalled LHP Brandon Waddell, and utilityman Jared Young from Triple-A Syracuse. In corresponding moves, they have designated outfielder Jose Azocar and LHP Genesis Cabrera for assignment.

With the 13-inning game on Friday night, Waddell's call-up comes at a time when the Mets need a lift after using every arm in the pen. Waddell had made one appearance earlier this season, pitching 4.1 scoreless innings against the Diamondbacks on April 30. It was the 30-year-old's first game in four years.

As for Young, it could be his first appearance in two years when he was with the Cubs. With Mark Vientos and Brandon Nimmo day-to-day with separate ailments, the Mets could use the versatility that Young brings.

In Syracuse, Young was hitting .259 with five home runs across 22 games down in Triple-A.

Cabrera, 28, pitched two scoreless innings on Friday, allowing just one hit and striking out two. In six appearances this year with the Mets, he pitched to a 3.52 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP.

Azocar pinch-ran for Pete Alonso in extra innings on Friday but has had limited playing time with the Mets this season. He was just 5-for-18 with a stolen base in 12 games.