Tidwell found out he was headed to the majors when Eric Jagers, vice president of pitching, called him early Friday. Ostensibly, Jagers was reaching out about the usual pre-start info sheet the Mets give pitchers to brief them on the opposing lineup. When Tidwell’s came through, though, it didn’t feature the Yankees minor-leaguers he was expecting.

Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free ST. LOUIS — Blade Tidwell received a worksheet Friday expecting information pertaining to the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate he was scheduled to face in his next start.

The coaching staff at Triple-A Syracuse informed Blade Tidwell that he would be making his MLB debut for the Mets in a unique way on Friday.