Below was called up from the Mets' minor-league camp Sunday and tossed a scoreless inning. He will get further chances to possibly earn a bullpen role, ESPN New York reports.

With no one excelling in the Mets' left-handed relief competition. Below will have an opportunity to fill that spot. He is not on a major-league deal, but manager Terry Collins plans to utilize him in games.

Below has signed a minor league contract with the Mets, ESPNNewYork.com reports.

The deal does not include an invite to major league camp for spring training. Below spent the 2014 campaign with the Tigers' Triple-A Toledo affiliate, posting a 3.70 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 62:41 K:BB over 116.2 innings. The left-hander has put up a 4.27 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in parts of three seasons at the major league level (78 innings).

Duane Below remains shut down due to irritation in his left elbow.

Below has been nursing the ailment for a couple weeks now. He was scheduled to see the doctor on Monday, though the results of that visit aren't available. A non-roster invitee, Below was likely slated for Triple-A even if he wasn't injured.

Duane Below had his scheduled bullpen session pushed back until Sunday due to minor soreness in his elbow.

The veteran southpaw is expected to compete for a spot in the Tigers bullpen this spring as a long reliever. His fantasy value, even if he does make the squad, is non-existent.

Tigers signed LHP Duane Below to a minor league contract.

It's not clear whether the deal includes an invitation to spring training. Below split his time in 2013 between the Marlins and Tigers before finishing the year in Korea. He'll be minor league depth.

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that left-hander Duane Below has signed with a team in Korea.

The specifics of the deal aren't yet known. Below appeared in two games with the Marlins back in May and had been pitching for the team's Triple-A affiliate since, but he has apparently found a better opportunity.

Marlins optioned LHP Duane Below to Triple-A New Orleans.

Below was recalled on Tuesday, but failed to appear in a game. He'll return to a 2.39 ERA at the Triple-A level.

Marlins recalled LHP Duane Below from Triple-A New Orleans.

He'll replace Chris Hatcher on the active roster. Below made two appearances with the Marlins back in May and will operate in middle relief.

Marlins optioned LHP Duane Below to Triple-A New Orleans.

He's clearing the way for the addition of Jacob Turner, who will start Friday. Below allowed three runs on six hits and two walks over 2 2/3 frames in his two appearances with the Marlins. He should get another shot later this summer.

Marlins claimed LHP Duane Below off waivers from the Tigers; optioned him to Triple-A New Orleans.

Detroit designated Below for assignment on Wednesday to clear a roster spot for Jose Valverde. The 27-year-old was sporting a cool 2.10 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 15/4 K/BB ratio in 25 2/3 innings this season with the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate in Toledo. He's a nice catch for the Fish.

Tigers designated LHP Duane Below for assignment.

The move clears a spot for Jose Valverde on the 40-man roster. Below has a 2.10 ERA and 15/4 K/BB ratio over four starts this season with Triple-A Toledo. He could draw interest on waivers.

Tigers optioned LHP Duane Below, RHP Jose Ortega and C Bryan Holaday to Triple-A Toledo; optioned INF Hernan Perez to Double-A Erie.

Below was in the mix for a roster spot this spring as a long reliever, but he really struggled during Grapefruit League play, allowing 11 runs on 14 hits and three walks over eight innings. He'll have to earn his way back into the Tigers' good graces.

Tigers optioned LHP Duane Below to Triple-A Toledo.

Below gets the boot after giving up three runs on three hits and a walk over an inning Monday night against the Twins. The southpaw now has a 3.88 ERA and 29/8 K/BB ratio over 46 1/3 innings this season. He figures to return in September.

Duane Below pitched fairly well in a brief outing against the Twins on Tuesday evening, surrendering five runs (one earned) on five hits over 2 2/3 innings.

As has often been the case with the Tigers this season, the brutal defense behind Below played a major role in the outcome of the game. Ramon Santiago booted a simple ground ball in the third inning which extended the frame, allowing Josh Willingham to come to the plate and bash a three-run homer. Below did manage to strike out three without issuing a walk, but he's unlikely to see another start and is mostly irrelevant in fantasy leagues.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Sunday that Duane Below is not under consideration for a future start.

Below looked impressive in the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rangers, allowing only four singles across six scoreless innings. "Because he's done good in the bullpen, everybody wants to know if I'm going to start him right now," said Leyland. "And the answer to that is no -- emphatically no right now."

Tigers optioned LHP Duane Below, RHP Brayan Villarreal to Triple-A Toledo.

Below had a horrible spring, losing out to Drew Smyly for the final spot in the rotation. He'll serve as depth at Triple-A. Villarreal was terrific in camp, posting a 1.59 ERA over nine appearances, but it wasn't enough to earn an Opening Day roster spot.

Duane Below had his longest outing of the spring Sunday, allowing one run in 3 2/3 innings against the Yankees.

It didn't look like Below was being taken very seriously as a fifth starter candidate when he pitched two innings last Sunday and just one in his last appearance Wednesday, but he got stretched out a bit today. The 26-year-old wouldn't project as much of a starter for the Tigers, but he might be a safer choice than Andrew Oliver or Drew Smyly.

Duane Below struggled in Tuesday's start against the Nationals, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over 2 2/3 innings.

Below was yanked after throwing 38 out of 63 pitches for strikes. He's still in the mix for the fifth starter job, but Andy Oliver and Drew Smyly have emerged as the favorites now that now that Jacob Turner has been shut down due to a dead arm.

Lynn Henning of the Detroit News considers Duane Below the favorite to win the final spot in the Tigers rotation.

Henning has Below in the driver's seat, followed by Adam Wilk, Jacob Turner and Drew Smyly. He's simply basing it on age, though, as Below is the elder statesman of the group at 26. We're doubtful that's the main criteria Detroit will use, and Below might have the least amount of upside of anyone in the group. Turner, who most assumed was the front-runner for job, is certainly the most talented, but he's just 20 and the Tigers could choose to give him some more seasoning.

Making his second major-league start on Monday, left-hander Duane Below allowed four runs on six hits in 4 2/3 innings of Detroit's loss to the White Sox.

He walked two while striking out one. Below has a 4.66 ERA in two starts, posting a 2/4 K/BB rate over 9 2/3 innings. The 25-year-old had a 3.13 ERA and 87/37 K/BB ratio over 115 innings at the Triple-A level this season, but he's found success more difficult to find in the bigs. He'll take on the Angels this weekend.