Wise To The DL

David Lennon at On The Mets Beat writes about the Mets opener today and about Matt Wise hitting the Disabled List:

Matt Wise was placed on the disabled list today with what the Mets are calling a contusion of the right forearm. But let's not forget that this guy has had three elbow surgeries, so at this point would it be surprising if he has to go under the knife again? I don't think so. To fill his spot, the Mets called up Carlos Muniz from Triple-A Tidewater, I mean, New Orleans.

I totally forgot that he’s had that many surgeries. Well I guess Muniz will get his shot to show the club what he can do. Remember that he is a closer in the minors, so the pressure shouldn’t bother him that much.

Mets Sign Matt Wise

Matt Popper at Amazin' Stories write about the signing of bullpen arm Matt Wise:

The New York Mets today signed free agent righthanded pitcher Matt Wiseto a one-year contract.

Wise, 32, went 3-2 with one save and a 4.19 ERA in a career-high 56games last year for Milwaukee. In 53.2 innings, the 6-4, 200-pounderallowed 61 hits, 30 runs, 25 earned, with 17 walks and 43 strikeouts.

"Matt has had success in a variety of roles," said Mets General ManagerOmar Minaya. "He adds a versatile arm to the bullpen.

"Matt had six outings last season where he pitched 2.0 or more innings.Since 2005, Wise has posted a 3.27 ERA (12 earned runs/33.0 innings)against National League East opponents.

Wise went 5-6 with a 3.60 ERA in 40 games with the Brewers in 2006.