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Rotoworld:

Pedro Martinez (hamstring) allowed two runs and four hits in six innings Wednesday in his rehab start for Single-A St. Lucie.

Martinez fanned six and walked none while throwing 82 pitches. The strong performance should guarantee that he'll return Tuesday against the Giants. "I am really excited," Martinez said. "I would love to be there. I know the team really needs a little bit of a pat on the back, and I hope my presence will make a difference for them."

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Manager Willie Randolph announced that rhp Claudio Vargas will get his second start this time against the Braves. He will pitch game 2, John Maine game 1, and Big Mike Pelfrey game 3.

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Today the Mets have announced that Claudio Vargas has been called up and will pitch tomorrow night, previously thought to have been Adam Bostick. To make room for Vargas last night's starter, Nelson Figueroa, was designated for assignment.

Right-handed reliever Jorge Sosa was also DFA and outfielder Angel Pagan has been placed on the 15-day DL with an injured shoulder that occur ed against the LA Dodgers.

Matt Wise has recalled and Fernando Tatis has been brought up.

...Wise pitched a scoreless inning last night, so his moving up was unexpected to come today. There was talk Joe Smith was going to be optioned down luckily they did not. Tatis has been doing extremely well in AAA with 12 homeruns and 31 RBI's. He should serve as a viable back up to Delglado and the OF. Sosa and Figueroa were givens after their recent struggles, especially Sosa.

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