Adam Rubin, ESPN Staff Writer 9y

Logan Verrett demoted to clear spot for Addison Reed

NEW YORK -- The New York Mets demoted Logan Verrett to Triple-A Las Vegas after Sunday's 5-4 win against the Boston Red Sox to clear the roster spot for the addition of right-handed reliever Addison Reed from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Verrett had an excellent spot start in place of Matt Harvey last Sunday in Denver, limiting the Colorado Rockies to one run in eight innings. He did allow three runs, including a pair of homers, to the Boston Red Sox on Friday in an inning in relief of Harvey.

Verrett will need to remain in the minors for 10 days before being recalled, despite rosters expanding on Tuesday.

Since the Mets have indicated that Verrett likely will get a spot start for Noah Syndergaard, it's logical that Verrett will start one game while with the Pacific Coast League club before rejoining the Mets.

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