Nate Lavender Excels in Overhauled Mets Bullpen

Nate Lavender has proven himself as a reliable arm in the New York Mets' overhauled bullpen. The left-hander entered Tuesday having delivered three scoreless outings in as many appearances. Over that 3 1/3-inning span, he has allowed only one hit while recording five strikeouts. His recent performance has drawn praise, with reports indicating he has effectively proven himself at the major league level.