Just a day after being sent down to the minors following a doubleheader, the Mets have recalled pitcher Vic Black from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, ESPN New York reports. Black will replace Jose Valverde's roster spot, who was released following Monday's loss to Pittsburgh.

Black has not made an appearance for the Mets this season. He's 0-1 with a 1.45 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 18:17 K:BB ratio in 18 2/3 innings with Triple-A Las Vegas.

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