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Carlos Carrasco, Brooks Raley Nearing Return to Mets

Carlos Carrasco and Brooks Raley are both nearing a return to the Mets.

Pat Ragazzo

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WASHINGTON - They're both getting close.

Carlos Carrasco and Brooks Raley are nearing a return to the Mets.

Raley, who is closer than Carrasco, has rejoined the team in Washington D.C. and is expected to be activated from the injured list on Saturday or Sunday. 

Raley went on a rehab assignment during the week with Double-A Binghamton.

Raley has been on the IL since April 28 with left elbow inflammation. Upon his return, he will give manager Buck Showalter a lefty option out of the bullpen.

Mets reliever Brooks Raley is off Team USA's roster due to an injury.
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As for Carrasco, he will make a second rehab start for Double-A Binghamton on Sunday. If all goes well, he will rejoin the Mets' rotation next week.

Carrasco was solid in his first rehab outing for Binghamton, throwing three innings on 33 pitches. He allowed one run, three hits, a walk and struck out one batter.

The Mets' rotation could use Carrasco back in the mix, as they have had to turn to Joey Lucchesi in his absence.

Carrasco has been on the IL since April 16 with elbow inflammation, which required an injection. 

He is 0-2 with a 8.56 ERA in three starts this season.

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PAT RAGAZZO

Pat Ragazzo is the reporter, publisher, site manager and executive editor for Sports Illustrated's Mets and Yankees On SI websites. Pat was selected as The Top Reporter & Publisher of the Year 2024 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry. He has been seen on several major TV Network stations including: NBC4, CBS2, FOX5, PIX11 and NY1; and is frequently heard on ESPN New York FM 880 AM and WFAN Sports Radio 101.9 FM as a guest. Pat also serves as the Mets insider for the "Allow Me 2 Be Frank" podcast hosted by Frank "The Tank" Fleming of Barstool Sports. You can follow him on Twitter/X: @ragazzoreport.

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