In a startling move that reveals just how much the Mets’ bullpen has fallen from grace, the team announced Tuesday that Hansel Robles has been demoted as the corresponding move to Josh Smoker’s call-up.
We've recalled Josh Smoker from the @LasVegas51s and optioned Hansel Robles to Las Vegas. #Mets
— New York Mets (@Mets) May 23, 2017
Robles, 26, has struggled just like the rest of the team’s relievers as of late. He’s posted an alarming 6.23 ERA and has given up twelve runs in his last two innings of work.