Flexen (knee) is listed among the Mets' available bullpen arms for Saturday's Grapefruit League opener versus the Braves, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flexen ended the 2018 campaign on the shelf after requiring surgery in early August to repair a torn meniscus. Based on his availability for the exhibition opener, Flexen didn't incur any major setbacks in his recovery over the winter and should get the opportunity to compete for a multi-inning relief gig in camp. It's more likely he opens the season in the Triple-A Syracuse rotation, however.

Flexen underwent knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus, Betsy Helfand of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flexen was placed on the minor-league disabled list earlier in the month, but this essentially ends his season. The 24-year-old posted a 4.40 ERA and 1.52 WHIP across 92 innings with Triple-A Las Vegas before going under the knife. He also made four appearances for the big club, though he struggled to a 12.79 ERA and 3.16 WHIP over those outings.

Flexen was sent down to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Flexen was up for just one start and failed to impress, allowing five runs in three innings Sunday against the Rays. He'll be replaced by P.J. Conlon. Flexen could earn more opportunities down the line for the struggling Mets, but with an 8.45 ERA and a 39:41 K:BB in 54.1 career major-league innings, he's unlikely to be a useful fantasy asset.

Flexen (0-2) allowed five runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two through three innings as he took the loss Sunday against Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Flexen was roughed up in the first inning, as he surrendered a three-run blast to C.J. Cron to put his team in an early 3-0 hole. He was lifted with a 5-0 deficit after giving up two more runs in the third. During Flexen's limited time in the major leagues this season, he's been anything but sharp, posting an alarming 12.79 ERA and 3.16 WHIP with three strikeouts over 6.1 innings. After a discouraging outing, he seems unlikely to stick with the big club, especially with Noah Syndergaard (finger) and Jason Vargas (calf) on the verge of a return.

Flexen was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday prior to his start against the Rays, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flexen was announced as the starter Friday, so the team just needed to option Drew Smith to create room on the 25-man roster. Flexen has an uninspiring 4.84 ERA and 1.73 WHIP in 13 starts with the 51s in 2018.

Flexen will be called up to start Sunday against the Rays, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite an off day Thursday, the Mets need a fifth starter with a doubleheader coming up on Monday. Flexen has allowed eight runs (four earned) in 3.1 innings of relief for the Mets this season and has a mediocre 4.84 ERA in 67 innings for Triple-A Las Vegas.

Flexen was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Flexen threw an inning out of the Mets' bullpen Sunday, so the team decided to replace him with a fresh arm and add Tyler Bashlor to the relief corps in his place. Flexen has already had two stints with the Mets this season, so there's a good chance he will be back with the big club again at some point this summer.

Flexen will be recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jason Vargas (calf) is DL-bound and Flexen will come up to take his spot on the roster. Flexen is also an option to start Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers in place of Vargas, although he's not a lock for that assignment according to DiComo. Flexen had a disastrous outing with the big club earlier in the year (three earned runs, eight hits over two innings) and he's mostly struggled with Las Vegas, posting a 5.43 ERA and 1.76 WHIP in 12 appearances.

Flexen was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flexen will head back to the minors after just a one-day stay with the Mets. He appeared in just one game during his second big-league stint this season, retiring the only batter he faced. Flexen will continue to serve as organizational bullpen depth.

Flexen will be called up to join the Mets on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets' bullpen is taxed after throwing 5.2 innings Tuesday, so the team will summon a fresh arm from Triple-A. A corresponding move has yet to be announced. Flexen is unlikely to be much of a fantasy asset during his time with the club. He's allowed seven runs (three earned) in two innings with the Mets this season and has a 5.43 ERA in 58 innings for Triple-A Las Vegas.