Mets place Mike Pelfrey on the DL

Mets starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey sits in the dugout after being taken out of the game in the top of the sixth inning against the Rockies. (Apr. 11, 2011) Credit: Christopher Pasatieri
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson announced Mike Peflrey will miss his next start and go to the DL with swelling in his right elbow.
Pitcher Robert Carson will take Pelfrey's spot on the roster. In five games at Double-A Binghamton, Carson had a 3.18 ERA and six strikeouts in 5.2 innings.
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