New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey has lost his spot in the starting rotation, manager Mickey Callaway announced Saturday.
Harvey will be available coming out of the bullpen starting Tuesday.
Harvey was tagged Thursday night for six runs in six innings of a 12-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. After the game, the former ace took a firm stand against a possible move to the bullpen. Harvey is 0-2 with a 6.00 ERA in four starts this year.
"I'm a starting pitcher," Harvey said after Thursday's game. "I've always been a starting pitcher.