
Mets swap relievers: Hunter designated, Curtiss recalled.
The struggling New York Mets have designated right-handed reliever Tommy Hunter for assignment and optioned left-hander Zach Muckenhirn to Triple-A Syracuse. The team has recalled right-hander John Curtiss and left-hander Josh Walker from Syracuse to fill the roster spots. Hunter allowed five runs in his last two games, while Muckenhirn has a 6.00 ERA through six appearances this season. Curtiss missed the entire 2022 season due to Tommy John surgery and has a 4.85 ERA in 13 innings this season, while Walker has a 1.45 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 18⅔ innings at Syracuse.

