The Mets got a solid start from a recent callup, but it wasn’t from the kind of young pitcher they can plan on getting much from in the future.
Miguel Batista, 40, made just his third start in three years and was solid for six innings as he recorded the 100th victory of his career in the Mets’ 7-5 win over the Marlins at Citi Field.
“I’m glad to get it out of the way,” Batista said.
Terry Collins said he was impressed with the outing, but wouldn’t guarantee Batista another one.
The Mets took advantage of a pair of Marlins’ errors in a four-run third. Lucas Duda drove in the first run with a bases-loaded walk and David Wright followed with a two-run single. Duda ended up scoring the final run of the inning on a passed ball.
They added three more runs in the eighth, as Batista (4-2) won a start for the first time since beating the Braves, July 27, 2010, while with the Nationals, as the Mets held on despite giving up three runs in the ninth. Bobby Parnell got the last out for his fourth save.
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The Mets could be down another catcher after Josh Thole left last night’s game with a bone bruise on his left wrist. He got crossed up on a Batista fastball in the second inning.
“It caught me pretty flush,” said Thole, who was expecting a slider and got a fastball. He was replaced behind the plate by Mike Nickeas and will be re-examined at the Hospital for Special Surgery today to make sure it’s not more serious.
“If it’s broken or he’s out four or five days, we’ll probably need [a catcher],” Collins said.
Ronny Paulino, who is coming back from a broken toe on his right foot, said he’s ready to go.
Ruben Tejada also left with a wrist injury after being hit in the eighth inning, but he said he was OK and could be ready tonight in Washington.
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Completing the trade that sent Francisco Rodriguez and cash to the Brewers in July, the Mets acquired lefty Daniel Herrera and right-hander Adrian Rosario as the two players to be named later in the deal.
Herrera, who is just 5-foot-6, pitched in two games for the Brewers this season after being claimed off waivers from the Reds in May. He was also 1-4 with a 2.20 ERA in 46 combined games between Triple-A Louisville and Triple-A Nashville this year.
He is expected to join the team in Washington today.
Rosario, 21, is 4-6 with a 4.32 ERA in Class A ball this season.
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Infielder Josh Satin and right-hander Josh Stinson joined the team yesterday.