Sun 9/1/13 9:49 AM

Mets selected the contract of LHP Tim Byrdak from Triple-A Las Vegas. It took longer than expected for the 39-year-old lefty to work his way back from last September's shoulder surgery. He looked strong during his minor league rehab stint, posting a 1.27 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 24/13 K/BB ratio over 21 1/3 innings across three minor league levels. He'll function primarily in a situational role for the Mets.