The New York Mets opted for left-handed pitcher Joey Lucchesi on Sunday morning, but the roster move came in wild fashion.

Lucchesi started Saturday’s game against the Washington Nationals that was suspended in the third inning: The lefty was still on the mound as the game was called off.

So, technically, the Mets sent the pitcher to the minors in a game in which he was still pitching.

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Joey Lucchesi of the New York Mets throws against Washington at Nationals Park on May 13, 2023. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Of course, with the delay and eventual suspension, Lucchesi wouldn’t have pitched on Sunday under any circumstances, but it’s certainly a quirk on the scoreboard.

Lucchesi returned from Tommy John surgery earlier this year, but it hasn’t gone very well. In his first outing in nearly two years, he held the San Francisco Giants scoreless in seven frames. But since then, he’s allowed 11 runs in 15.1 innings (6.46 ERA).

Joey Lucchesi before launch

Joey Lucchesi of the New York Mets pitches against the Nationals on June 18, 2021 in Washington, DC (G Fiume/Getty Images)

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The suspension of the game did not come without some criticism, as the remainder of the game was completed as part of a split admission doubleheader. That is, fans who spent hours at the ballpark on Sunday would have to return for play to resume at 12:35 on Sunday and catch just six innings. The Mets would lose the make-up, 3-2.

It’s been a rocky start for the Mets, who boast the largest payroll of all time at just $350 million. After winning 101 games last year, they are 19-21 in their first 40 games and have already been shutout seven times; they were held scoreless just eight times all of last year.

Joey Lucchesi on the mound

Joey Lucchesi of the New York Mets against the Tigers at Comerica Park on May 3, 2023 in Detroit. (Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

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The second game of their doubleheader begins at 4:35 p.m.