Mets activate reliever Reed Garrett off IL, Wander Suero optioned

The Mets announced a handful of roster moves prior to the start of Sunday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds:

— RHP Brandon Sproat has been selected to the major league roster

— RHP Reed Garrett has returned from his rehab assignment and has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list

— RHP Wander Suero was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse

— RHP Kevin Herget was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse

— RHP Justin Garza was designated for assignment

The big news here is Garrett returning to a bullpen that very much needs him, as the righty has been a critical piece in the late-inning bridge to Edwin Diaz. 

Garrett, 32, was placed on the IL on Aug. 25 due to right elbow inflammation, but manager Carlos Mendoza indicated on Saturday that there was a chance Garrett could return to the bullpen on Sunday. 

In 54 games this season, Garrett has pitched to a 3.61 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 52.1 innings.

To make room for Garrett on the roster, the Mets optioned Suero, who was claimed off waivers from the Atlanta Braves earlier this week but did not end up getting into a game for the Mets.