Hunter (back) may not pitch again this season, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander has been on the shelf since mid-May with a back injury, and he was shifted to the 60-day injured list in June. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but Hunter apparently hasn't made much progress in his recovery and will have a tough time rejoining the Mets during the second half.

Hunter (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter has been out since late May due to lower-back soreness. The issue is evidently serious enough to keep him out past the All-Star break. The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the Mets to add Nick Tropeano, who was claimed off waivers in a corresponding move.

Hunter (back) has been moving better in recent days and may return sooner than expected, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets' concern over Hunter's back was largely driven by his history of back issues, according to Luis Rojas. The reliever is first eligible to return from the injured list Saturday and that remains a legitimate possibility with his encouraging progress.

Hunter landed on the 10-day injured list with lower-back pain Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter has made four appearances for the Mets this season, throwing eight scoreless innings while allowing just four hits, though his 6:3 K:BB isn't particularly impressive. The transaction was backdated to Wednesday, so Hunter can return a week from Saturday if he's healthy. Yennsy Diaz was recalled in a corresponding move.

Hunter will be the first pitcher on the mound for what's expected to be a bullpen game Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter hasn't started a game since 2012. He's unlikely to pitch deep into Saturday's game, as he hasn't recorded more than six outs in an appearance since 2013. Joey Lucchesi and Trevor Hildenberger are the top candidates to follow him out of the bullpen.

Hunter's contract was selected by the Mets on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hunter served as a non-roster invitee this spring and will join the major-league roster after Jordan Yamamoto was sent down and Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) was placed on the 60-day injured list. Hunter made 24 relief appearances for the Phillies last year and posted a 4.01 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 24.2 innings.

Hunter signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Tuesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 34-year-old was in camp as a non-roster invitee before being released last week, but he agreed to a new minors deal with the Mets on Tuesday. Hunter had a 4.01 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB over 24.2 innings for the Phillies last season.

Hunter was released by the Mets on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran righty joined the Mets as a non-roster invitee prior to camp but had an opt-out in his contract in the event that he didn't earn a roster spot. He evidently wasn't going to break camp in the big-league bullpen, so he'll now look for work elsewhere.

Hunter signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Sunday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander spent 2020 in Philadelphia and had a solid season with a 4.01 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB over 24.2 innings. Hunter has a 3.24 ERA since converting to a full-time reliever in 2013 and should be able to crack the Mets' Opening Day roster with a decent showing in spring training.

Hunter had two strikeouts and didn't allow a baserunner during the ninth inning to earn the save Saturday against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander picked up his first save of the season Saturday, as typical ninth-inning option Hector Neris worked during Friday's doubleheader and Brandon Workman has surrendered five runs in his past three outings. Hunter has mostly been working as a setup man this season and has a 4.29 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB over 21 innings with eight holds.