Robert Stock’s season with the New York Mets came to an early close on Wednesday after he was placed on the injured list due to finger numbness, though the team indicated the condition is not severe. The 36-year-old right-handed pitcher had previously undergone surgery earlier this year to address thoracic outlet syndrome.

An MRI revealed poor circulation in Stock’s hand, and he has started treatment with medication. Stock was removed from a planned start against the Baltimore Orioles as a precaution to avoid overtaxing the bullpen if he was not fully healthy. In his place, the Mets recalled right-handed pitcher Xzavion Curry from Triple-A Syracuse to take the mound.

Stock finished the season with a 5.93 earned run average across eight appearances, including seven starts. Despite the physical setbacks, Stock expressed confidence in his abilities and future prospects. “I have proven that my name should be in consideration for being a major league pitcher,” he said, adding that he aimed to continue improving.

A career journeyman, Stock described pitching for the Mets as a “dream come true” and voiced ambitions of sustaining a long career at the major league level. “It’s my dream to be an established major league starter and go pitch for the next two decades in Major League Baseball,” he stated, acknowledging the effort required to achieve that goal.

Medical evaluations beyond circulation issues showed Stock’s arm in good condition. He emphasized that his velocity remains strong despite his pitching style, which involves throwing from a low arm slot, and he sees no imminent decline in his performance.

Meanwhile, the Mets also moved right-handed reliever Daniel Duarte to the injured list with a left hamstring strain. Duarte posted a 2.12 ERA over 24 appearances this season. To fill the gap in the bullpen, left-handed pitcher Jefry Yan was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.

In offensive developments, rookie Carson Benge continued to make history with a home run on Tuesday. Benge joined Gregg Jefferies (1989) as the only rookies in Mets franchise history to record at least 40 extra-base hits and 20 stolen bases in a single season. He entered the night’s game with 18 homers, 19 doubles, three triples, and 22 stolen bases.