Mets Activate Closer Jeurys Familia

The New York Mets announced today that they have activated closer RHP Jeurys Familia off the restricted list. Familia had been suspended for 15 games after a domestic incident last October. Charges were dropped against Familia's wife declined to pursue the case. Last year, Famila led Majot League Baseball with 51 saves and had a 2.55 ERA in 77.2 innings. The Mets moved 3B David Wright to the 60-day DL to make room for Familia on the 40-man roster. In other roster moves, the Mets also announced today that they have optioned relievers RHP Sean Gilmartin and RHP Rafael Montero to Triple-A and promoted catcher/first baseman Kevin Plawecki from Triple-A Las Vegas.