Manager Pat Murphy said that Bauers (abdomen) was available to come off the bench in an emergency Thursday, and the team is hopeful that he'll play Friday against the Twins, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
McLean (8-7) earned the win against the Guardians on Thursday, allowing five runs on eight hits and three walks in five innings. He struck out eight.
Rodriguez cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Nashville, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Pannone cleared waivers Thursday and was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Contreras is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Pirates.
Bauers (abdomen) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Pirates.
Williams has been nursing right arm fatigue but is available out of the Mets' bullpen for Thursday's game in Cleveland, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.
Ewing is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Cleveland.
Baty went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Guardians.
Polanco went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Guardians.
