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. CINCINNATI Brandon Sproats last 2 months at Triple-A Syracuse were enough to convince Mets bra s hes Matt Williams Jersey ready for a shot at the highest level. The right-handers against the Reds, and the Mets are anxiously awaiting the arrival of that talented young arm. among top pitching prospects to debut for the club in recent weeks. I am pretty sure [Sproat] was frustrated when he didnt get the call [previously], manager Carlos Mendoza said before the Mets faced the Reds on Friday. But he went out and said, Here I am. And here is getting an opportunity for us. But also we dont want to put too much pre sure on him. Sproat, who turns 25 in a week, pitched to a 2.59 ERA in his last 11 starts for Syracuse. Mets pitcher Brandon Sproat throws live batting practice at Spring Training, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, FL. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Explore More We have really seen it now consistently over the last two or 2 months, signs of a front-line pitcher, president of baseball operations David Stearns said. Hes carried his velocity very consistently late into games. We feel confident he can compete on this level and looking forward to watching him on Sunday. Mendoza confirmed that McLean will start Mondays series opener in Philadelphia, with Sean Manaea set for the following night. Tylor Megill will get another rehab outing in Triple-A. Jason Szenes for New York Post Tylor Megill will start another rehab game for Triple-A Syracuse, on Sunday, before a decision is reached on his status, according to Mendoza. The right-hander threw a bullpen se sion Friday. Hayden Senger was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse to create roster space for Francisco Alvarez. The Mets also activated reliever Wander Suero, who was claimed off waivers from the Braves a day earlier. Suero took Kodai Sengas roster spot. Blake Walston Jersey