With the questions that are looming in the Mets bullpen, reports have surfaced that the Mets are monitoring recently released pitcher Hector Carrasco. The Angels designated him for assignment last week and have 10 days to trade him, or he’ll go through waivers (if claimed the team claiming him would pick up his salary), and if unclaimed, can be a free agent. Carrasco has been less then impressive this season posting a 2-1 record with a 6.57 ERA.

The Mets bullpen is starting to become a concern. Over the past ten games the Mets have gone 5-5. In the five wins their bullpen has posted a 2.07 ERA, but in the five losses their ERA is an astounding 8.35. Obviously when you’re losing the Mets are playing relievers like Aaron Sele who aren’t very effective, while saving players like Joe Smith for crucial situations. If the Mets want to win it all they need to have the philosophy that championship teams don’t have pitchers in the bullpen who are not effective. At 37, Carassco is more a Sele-type pitcher then a Joe Smith. What purpose would he really serve?

As the trading deadline approaches, look for more speculation (hopefully with more useful pitchers), as the Mets look to improve their bullpen.