Mets call up Jonathan Pintaro, send down Zach Thornton

Feb 24, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jonathan Pintaro (91) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the third inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Ahead of their second game against the Marlins this weekend, the Mets recalled right-handed relief pitcher Jonathan Pintaro. In a corresponding move, the Mets optioned left-handed starter Zach Thornton to Triple-A Syracuse. Pintaro, in his age 28 s