Baptist is currently suspended for lying about his age/identity when he signed with the Mets for $1.1 million in January 2023, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.
Smith (shoulder) began a rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Syracuse, giving up one run on one hit over an inning of relief.
Boston Baro
NYM
Rotowire: May 08, 8:00pm
Baro (hand) was cleared to make his season debut for Single-A St. Lucie on April 30 and has gone 4-for-18 with a triple, six walks, six walks, one run and two stolen bases through his first six games with the affiliate.
Quintana and the Mets won't face the Cardinals on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in St. Louis, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Peterson (hip) struck out four and allowed one hit and no walks over three innings Friday for Single-A St. Lucie in the second start of his rehab assignment.
Tidwell has posted a 1.23 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 36:10 K:BB through 29.1 innings for Double-A Binghamton over five outings (three starts) this season.
Nolan McLean
NYM
Rotowire: May 07, 2:03pm
McLean has posted a 2.84 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB through 19 innings for High-A Brooklyn.
New York Mets
NYM
Rotowire: May 07, 1:54pm
Gilbert remains without a clear timeline for his return from a hamstring strain, but the Mets are hoping he'll be back in the lineup for Triple-A Syracuse by late May or early June, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Williams (wrist) received a cortisone injection last week, and he won't begin swinging a bat again until it's fully taken effect, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Severino didn't factor into the decision Sunday, allowing four runs on four hits with six walks across five innings against the Rays. He struck out six.