Mets to option RHP Tobias Myers to call up a fresh pitcher: report

The Mets, in need of fresh pitching, are set to make a pitching move ahead of Saturday's game against the Marlins.

>According to The Athletic's Will Sammon, New York will option RHP Tobias Myers. Who will replace Myers is still unknown.

>Myers has one option remaining, according to Fangraphs, and will give the Mets a much-needed arm in the bullpen after they had to use seven pitchers in their 9-7 extra-inning win on Friday night.

>The Mets acquired Myers in the trade that brought over Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers and has been a solid addition to the manager Carlos Mendoza's bullpen. However, he has struggled a bit of late.

>Myers allowed the tying two-run shot to Owen Caissie in the eighth inning of Friday's game. He also allowed a run on two hits in Wednesday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds. Over his last five games, he's allowed five runs on seven hits across 5.2 innings of work and 10 earned runs in his last 10 innings pitched.

>Overall, Myers has pitched to a 4.05 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP in his 20 appearances (33.1 IP), which includes two starts, this season. He has 26 strikeouts and converted one save.