The Dark Knight is descending from Kansas City.
Earlier last attempt by Mets ace Matt Harvey to resume his once-promised MLB career got a joke on Tuesday when he was called up by the Royals, according to MLB Network. He will be added in time to the 40-man roster for Wednesday’s double header against the Reds.
Harvey, 31, signed a minor contract with the Royals last month.
In just over two years since leaving the Mets, Harvey has played for the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels, and signed a minor contract with the Oakland Athletics last season.
Harvey in a Royals uniform is a bit ironic.
In his last major game with the Mets, Harvey spoke his way in remaining on the mound for the top of the ninth inning in Game 5 of the 2015 World Series 2015 against the Royals, even though he threw more than 100 pitches. The Royals scored twice to force extra innings and eventually won the clincher.
Harvey is 42-39 with a 3.98 ERA in his career, but most of his brilliance (and his Batman-inspired nickname) came from 2012-15, even with a missed 2014 season in that span. He was 3-5 with a 7.09 ERA in 12 starts for the Angels last season.
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It is unclear whether Harvey will be used as a starter or out of the bullpen by the pitching-strapped Royals, who are 9-14 and tied for last place in the American League Central.
Harvey told The Post in May that he thought he might not get a new shot.
“I’ve thought about it here and there,” Harvey said. “I have not had a job in 10 years. It’s completely different, but it’s exciting at the same time because I feel so good mechanically. I hope someone gives me a shot. I feel like I have many more years in me. ”
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