Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. In a stretch of three straight series against difficult lineups, the Mets valued a second left-hander in the bullpen over keeping Dedniel Nez in the major leagues. Jos Castillo was added to the major league roster Saturday, with Nez optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. The lefty Castillo two days earlier for cash considerations. It definitely helps, especially when you are going against a lineup like this or Boston or the Dodgers coming up, manager Carlos Mendoza said before the Mets beat the Yankees 3-2. This is a guy that when healthy, hes got the talent. We feel theres more in the tank there. The Mets have been in search of lefty relief options since losing A.J. Minter and Danny Young to season Austin Cox Jersey -ending injuries. Explore More Gnesis Cabrera has provided a boost from the left side in his four appearances since arriving from Syracuse. Last season, Nez emerged as a key midseason piece of the bullpen, but he pitched only once over the final two months because of a forearm strain. Nez was late in building up in spring training, prompting the Mets to place him with Syracuse to begin the season. The Mets optioned Dedniel Nunez to the minors. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Nez pitched to a 7.36 ERA in his five appearances for the Mets after he was recalled from Syracuse on May 5. The right-hander struggled with walks in his first two appearances, but over his final three i sued only one walk. He Even though the past [three] outings hes been better, we just need to see consistency with strikes, Mendoza said. Thats what made this guy elite last year and he became who he was last year for us. The Mets recently acquired Jose Castillo. Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Ronny Mauricio was reinstated from the injured list and optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. The infielder previously was on a minor league rehab a signment in his return from surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! CHECK OUT THE AND Mendoza said the organization needs to see Mauricio built up to the point hes playing multiple straight days and full games. Hes not there yet, so we have got to get him there, Mendoza said. Its more about getting everyday reps, everyday at-bats, and well go from there. Paul Blackburn extended to 73 pitches in his rehab appearance for Double-A Binghamton and will receive one additional start in the minors before hes considered for return from the IL, according to Mendoza. Dairon Blanco Jersey