Vic Black would get the ball in a save situation Thursday against the Brewers.

Mets manager Terry Collins wants to give LaTroy Hawkins a breather after he threw 19 pitches to lock down Wednesday's win over the Reds. It's worth it to give the young guy a shot, especially if the Mets have real concerns about Bobby Parnell.

Mets recalled RHP Vic Black from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Black was acquired earlier in the week as the player to be named later in the Marlon Byrd and John Buck trade. The 25-year-old posted a stellar 2.51 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 63/21 K/BB ratio at Triple-A Indianapolis this season, and will make a nice addition to the Mets bullpen.

Vic Black has officially been acquired by the Mets as the player to be named later in the Marlon Byrd and John Buck trade.

The 25-year-old reliever posted a 2.51 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 63/21 K/BB ratio over 46 2/3 innings at Triple-A Indianapolis before the deal. He will make a nice addition to the Mets' bullpen, and could work his way into a late-inning role in 2014.

According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, Pirates prospect Vic Black is a "strong possibility" as the player to be named later in the John Buck and Marlon Byrd trade.

Black is currently on waivers and expected to clear on Thursday morning. The 25-year-old right-hander has registered a cool 2.51 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 63/21 K/BB ratio in 46 2/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level. He would be a nice get for the rebuilding Mets.

Pirates optioned RHP Vic Black to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Black allowed two runs over four innings in his brief stint with the Buccos. The 25-year-old returns to a 2.31 ERA and 51/13 K/BB ratio over 35 innings of relief at Triple-A. Expect to see him back with the parent club next month.

Pirates recalled RHP Vic Black from Triple-A Indianapolis.

He'll replace the injured Jason Grilli (forearm) in the Pirates' bullpen. Black, 25, has posted a 2.31 ERA and 51/13 K/BB ratio in 35 innings of relief this season in Triple-A.