NEW YORK (AP) – Mets closer Jeurys Familia rejoined the team Thursday after serving a 15-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy, saying he was ready to pitch in any role.
New York manager Terry Collins said he’d originally planned to ease Familia back into action but, with a worn-down bullpen, “that may not be the case tonight” against Philadelphia.
The 27-year-old Familia led the majors with a team-record 51 saves last year. The suspension cost him $730,328 of his $7,425,000 salary.
“I can’t wait to get back on that mound,” Familia said through a translator.
Familia hugged several Phillies in the outfield during batting practice and spent the rest of the time shagging flyballs with his teammates.