MILWAUKEE — A banged-up Mets bullpen lost another component Saturday when Luis Avilan was placed on the injured list with a sore elbow.
Avilan, who walked off the mound in discomfort in Friday’s eighth inning after getting two outs, will return to New York and receive further evaluation, according to manager Mickey Callaway.
The veteran lefty joined Jeurys Familia and Justin Wilson among relievers on the IL. Chris Flexen was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to take Avilan’s roster spot.
Flexen entered play with an 8.59 ERA in 19 career appearances for the Mets, but Callaway said the right-hander was viewed as the best option.