When the Mets lost Edgin, they made up for it by trading for Alex Torres and Jerry Blevins, the former a left-handed changeup artist and the latter a specialist. Though Torres was never ticketed for a left-on-left role, he proved unable to retire right-handers as well, ultimately losing his roster spot early in the summer. Blevins was extremely effective, but twice broke his arm and wound up appearing in only seven games.
Others came and went. Rookie Jack Leathersich helped at times during two brief spells in the big leagues, but injured his elbow, underwent Tommy John surgery and was claimed off waivers last week by the Cubs.