Mets Set to Call Up Six Players Following Trade Deadline Moves

In a significant move following the trade deadline, the New York Mets are poised to recall six players as they look to reshape their roster. Among those set to join the active roster are Dedniel Núñez, Jefry Yan, Nate Lavender, Chayce McDermott, Xzavion Curry, and Cristian Pache. With the Mets currently at 21 players on their active roster, this influx comes just after Curry was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.

Dedniel Núñez, who underwent Tommy John surgery last July, has been on a rehab assignment in the minors. Across 13 innings, primarily with Syracuse, he has posted a 4.15 ERA and a 3.81 FIP. Prior to his injury, Núñez had a standout performance in the majors, recording a 2.82 ERA and a 2.62 FIP over 44.2 innings.

Jefry Yan, a 29-year-old pitcher, will also be making his major league debut after a lengthy hiatus from baseball in the late 2010s. Since joining the Mets organization in 2026, he has excelled with a remarkable 43.5% strikeout rate and a 15.8% walk rate, alongside a 3.24 ERA and a 2.64 FIP in 41.2 innings split between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Syracuse. His unique strikeout celebrations have made him a player to watch.

Nate Lavender, a left-handed reliever drafted by the Mets in 2021, is another debutant. After limited action in 2024 due to injury, he has rebounded this year, throwing 43 innings in the minors with a 3.77 ERA and a 2.78 FIP.

Chayce McDermott, a 27-year-old right-handed reliever, was acquired in a trade that sent minor league catcher Ben Rortvedt back to the Dodgers. He has had a challenging stint in the majors, with a 12.00 ERA and an 8.74 FIP over 15 innings, but has managed a 4.55 ERA and a 4.51 FIP in 31.2 innings at Triple-A this season.

Xzavion Curry has contributed 11 innings for the Mets this year, achieving a 3.27 ERA and a 4.92 FIP. His performance at Syracuse has been less impressive, with a 4.56 ERA and a 5.63 FIP across 51.1 innings.

Lastly, Cristian Pache, a former top-100 prospect during his time in the Braves’ minor league system, is looking to make an impact at 27 years old. He has struggled in the majors with a .181/.243/.275 batting line and a 46 wRC+ over 610 plate appearances. His performance this year in Syracuse has not shown much improvement, as he holds a .232/.289/.356 line and a 62 wRC+.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.