PORT ST. LUCIE — Hansel Robles’ miserable camp with the Mets concluded Friday, with instructions to work on the “small things.”
The beleaguered reliever was optioned to minor league camp after an uninspiring exhibition season in which he posted a 9.26 ERA in eight appearances. Robles was considered a favorite for a bullpen spot when camp began, but was scored upon in five of his eight appearances in the Grapefruit League.
“He’s got good stuff,” manager Mickey Callaway said. “But you have got to be able to do the small things that separates yourself from everyone else and if you can’t do that, stuff doesn’t mean anything if you are not taking care of your business: You are throwing it right, making sure you are consistent in your delivery.