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Robert Carson | Relief Pitcher

Team: New York Mets
Age / DOB:  (24) / 1/23/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 239
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Mets recalled LHP Robert Carson from Triple-A Las Vegas.
The move was made on Sunday morning. Carson, 24, appeared in 17 games with the Mets last season and had a 1.17 ERA and 7/2 K/BB ratio over 7 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level this year. He'll function as a third left-hander out of the bullpen alongside Josh Edgin and Scott Rice. Apr 22 - 12:55 AM

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Robert Carson - R - Mets

The Mets are expected to promote Robert Carson from Triple-A Las Vegas.

The left-handed reliever was beaten out by fellow lefty Scott Rice for a bullpen spot this spring, but he's performed well at Triple-A in the early going. The Mets have plenty of options for which pitcher he will replace, but Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com speculates that it will likely be southpaw Josh Edgin.
Related: Josh Edgin
Source: ESPNNewYork.com
Apr 21 - 8:45 AM
Robert Carson - R - Mets

Mets optioned LHP Robert Carson to Triple-A Las Vegas; reassigned C Landon Powell and INF Omar Quintanilla to minor league camp.

Carson lost out on a roster spot to Scott Rice, while Lowell was beat out by Anthony Recker for the backup catcher job. The Mets want Quintanilla playing shortstop every day at Vegas. Both players have a shot at seeing time with the big club at some point this season.
Mar 29 - 3:58 PM
Robert Carson - R - Mets

Robert Carson has been diagnosed with a triceps tendon strain and is listed as day-to-day.

Carson left Tuesday's game after experiencing tightness in his left elbow. The diagnosis could have been worse.
Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter
Wed, Sep 26, 2012 04:10:00 PM
Robert Carson - R - Mets

Robert Carson left Tuesday's game with a left elbow strain.

X-rays on Carson's elbow were negative, but he'll undergo an MRI Wednesday. The southpaw has put up a 4.72 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 17 games for the Mets this season.
Source: Andy Martino on Twitter
Tue, Sep 25, 2012 10:28:00 PM
Robert Carson - R - Mets

Mets recalled LHP Robert Carson from Triple-A Buffalo.

He'll take the roster spot of Jeremy Hefner, who will be away for a couple of days on paternity leave. Carson has had two brief stints with the Mets this season, but has spent the majority of the year in the minors, posting a 3.86 ERA and 52/21 K/BB ratio over 51 1/3 innings between Double- and Triple-A. He'll provide a second left-hander out of the bullpen to complement Josh Edgin.
Tue, Aug 21, 2012 08:45:00 AM
Robert Carson - R - Mets

The Mets are considering adding Robert Carson to their bullpen.

With Tim Byrdak (shoulder) on the disabled list, Carson is a candidate to be promoted for this weekend’s series with the Braves. "When we get home, we’re going to take a look," manager Terry Collins said. "We’ve got obviously Johan coming off the DL at the end of the week, and we’ve got to make another move, so we’ll certainly make some considerations whether we need another lefty."
Source: New York Daily News
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 10:59:00 AM
Robert Carson - R - Mets

The Mets are expected to recall Robert Carson and Josh Satin from Triple-A Buffalo.

They'll take the roster spots of Ramon Ramirez (hamstring) and Mike Baxter (collarbone). It had been thought that Pedro Beato would take Ramirez's spot, but Adam Rubin of ESPN New York speculates that they might not be ready to restore him to the 40-man roster since Chris Young will need a spot Tuesday.
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Sun, Jun 3, 2012 12:25:00 PM
Robert Carson - R - Mets

Mets optioned LHP Robert Carson to Double-A Binghamton.

Carson gave up two runs over three innings after being called up a little over a week ago. He'll return to a 1.84 ERA and 13/4 K/BB ratio over 14 2/3 innings at Binghamton.
Fri, May 25, 2012 02:01:00 PM
Robert Carson - R - Mets

Mets recalled LHP Robert Carson from Double-A Binghamton.

He'll take the spot of D.J. Carrasco, who was designated for assignment. Carson was called up last month by the Mets but didn't make an appearance. He holds a 1.84 ERA and 13/4 K/BB ratio over 14 2/3 innings for Binghamton.
Wed, May 16, 2012 10:49:00 PM
Robert Carson - R - Mets

Mets optioned LHP Robert Carson to Double-A Binghamton.

Carson was called up earlier this week to give the Mets an extra reliever, but he didn't make an appearance during his brief stint with the big club. Chris Schwinden will officially be called up from the minors Friday to start against the Rockies.
Thu, Apr 26, 2012 04:38:00 PM
Robert Carson - R - Mets

Mets recalled LHP Robert Carson from Triple-A Syracuse.

Carson is likely to be sent back to the Triple-A level on Friday, when the Mets are forced to promote a starter to take Mike Pelfrey's (elbow) spot in the rotation.
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 04:27:00 PM
Robert Carson - R - Mets

Robert Carson (intercostal strain) threw a bullpen session Tuesday without incident.

Carson suffered an intercostal strain on his right side early in camp, but has made steady progress since receiving an injection. The 23-year-old southpaw hopes to throw one more bullpen session before being cleared to make his Grapefruit League debut.
Source: ESPNNewYork.com
Wed, Mar 7, 2012 12:54:00 PM
Robert Carson - R - Mets

Robert Carson won't throw for at least a week after straining the intercostal muscles on his left side earlier this week.

Carson has received an injection to hopefully speed the recovery along, but generally intercostal strains sideline players for multiple weeks. It's a tough blow for Carson, who was hoping to impress enough in spring training to earn a spot in the Mets bullpen as a left-handed reliever.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Fri, Mar 2, 2012 09:38:00 AM
Robert Carson - R - Mets

Mets purchased the contract of LHP Robert Carson from Double-A Binghamton.

Carson, who turns 23 in January, compiled an underwhelming 5.05 ERA and 91/55 K/BB ratio over 128 1/3 innings this season at the Double-A level. However, the Mets aren't ready to give up on the hard-throwing lefty. who may eventually find a home in the bullpen. He's now protected from the Rule 5 Draft.
Fri, Nov 18, 2011 05:26:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1John Buck
2Anthony Recker
1B1Ike Davis
2B1Daniel Murphy
2Justin Turner
SS1Ruben Tejada
3B1David Wright
LF1Lucas Duda
CF1Rick Ankiel
2Juan Lagares
3Jordany Valdespin
RF1Marlon Byrd
2Mike Baxter
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jon Niese
2Matt Harvey
3Shaun Marcum
4Dillon Gee
5Jeremy Hefner
6Jenrry Mejia
7Johan Santana
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Bobby Parnell
2Frank Francisco
3Brandon Lyon
4Scott Atchison
5LaTroy Hawkins
6Jeurys Familia
7Scott Rice
8Robert Carson
9Greg Burke
10Collin McHugh