The New York Mets are about to receive a veteran reinforcement to their bullpen corps, as they try to navigate a difficult schedule this season that includes the current World Champions and teams like the New York Yankees, the Atlanta Braves, the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays, just to name a few.
Right-hander Jared Hughes, who was signed by the New York Mets on June 30 to a minor league deal, was placed on the injured list back on July 10 with an undisclosed issue. However, he revealed today that he tested positive for COVID-19 in early July, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.