The Mets today promoted right-hander Tim Stauffer who was 4-1 with a 2.48 ERA and 1.031 WHIP in eight starts this year for the Las Vegas 51’s. The Mets signed Stauffer on July 30th after he was released on June 17th from the Minnesota Twins.

Stauffer struggled earlier this year for the Twins pitching to a 7.80 ERA in 13 games out of the bullpen. He pitched out of the Padres bullpen last year for the San Diego Padres going 64.1 innings with a 3.50 ERA while striking out 67 batters.

Dillon Gee was said to be passed over because of his lack of experience in the bullpen although I’m sure his comments before departing the Mets earlier this year didn’t help. Gee has gone 8-3 with a 4.58 ERA since being demoted to Las Vegas but has gone 2-0 over his last four starts with a 1.67 ERA holding opponents to .238/.267/.347 slash line.

Terry Collins said Stauffer will pitch in long-relief with Carlos Torres out 1-2 weeks with a strained calf that he suffered during yesterdays big win. Darrell Ceciliani was promoted then placed on the 60-day disabled list to make room for Stauffer. Looks like this move signals the end of Gee’s career with the Mets.