23-year old righty starting pitcher Kevin Mulvey was the #4 prospect in the Mets’ minor league system coming into this season according to Baseball America. He’s almost ready as he is pitching pretty well in AAA ball this season. He has started 18 games in AAA this year and he is 3-8 with a 3.84 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP. Mulvey is pitching much better than his record shows and the Mets will have to consider calling him up if they suffer any more injuries in the rotation.

The Mets have designated outfielder Chris Aguila for assignment. Aguila played in 8 games for the Mets this season and he was 2 for 12 (.167 avg, .453 OPS). The Mets have recalled 32-year old righty swinging catcher Robinson Cancel from the minors to replace Aguila on the roster. Cancel played in 4 games earlier this season with the Mets and he was 1 for 4 (.250 avg, .500 OPS) with 2 RBIs. Cancel has also played in 16 games in A+AAA ball this season and he is 19 for 59 (.322 avg, .834 OPS) with 9 runs scored, 1 homer, 8 RBIs and 2 stolen bases.

Moises Alou will have season ending surgery on a torn left hamstring. Alou has played in 15 games this season for the Mets and he is 17 for 49 (.347 avg, .777 OPS) with 4 runs scored and 9 RBIs. The Mets were hoping to get Alou back sometime this month but it won’t happen. When you couple Alou and Ryan Church’s injuries you have to think that the Mets will be in the trade market for two outfielders at the trading deadline if not before.

The Mets have placed righty Tony Armas on the 15-day disabled list with a strained abdominal muscle. Armas has pitched in 3 games (1 start) for the Mets this season and he is 1-0 with a 7.56 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP. The Mets have recalled righty reliever Carlos Muniz to replace Armas on the pitching staff. Muniz has pitched in 10 games (0 starts) for the Mets this season and he is 0-1 with a 5.54 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP.

If Salvador Aguilar keeps pitching like he is so far in AA ball the Mets might consider giving him a chance at the big league level. Aguilar is a 26-year old righty swingman who can relieve or start. He has pitched in 22 games (12 starts) in AA ball this season and he is 10-2 with a 2.84 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP. It will be interesting to see if Aguilar gets a shot if he keeps pitching well with the Mets.