The Mets today called up pitchers Tyler Walker, Satoru Komiyama and Pedro Feliciano,outfielder Esix Snead and catcher Jason Phillips; and recalled utilityman Marco Scutaro on Sunday. Walker (46), Komiyama (17) and Scutaro (26) will retain the digits they wore in previous visits. Phillips takes No. 7 — he was 26 last year. Snead was issued No. 23, which doesn’t bode well for the return of McKay Christensen; and Feliciano gets 55, making theShawn Estes deal a Uni-Swap. Ty Wigginton 9 is also back
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Bascik Steps in for Trash
In a bid to become the only component of the Roberto Alomar trade not to disappoint, Mike Bascik stepped in and made a successful Met debut last night. Bascik, swapping places with Tyler Walker 46 on the big club, looked effective in No. 33, last worn by Donne Wall.
Traschel to DL; Dreaded 46 Issued
With starter Steve Trachsel 29 taking a trip to the disabled list, the Mets called up Tyler Walker today (Try not confuse Tyler Walker with Pete Walker or Tyler Yates, earlier Norfolk call-ups this year). Ignoring 40 years of history, they issued Walker No. 46, most recently worn by Rich Rodriguez and a host of regrettable Mets.