During today’s pre-game press conference, New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel indicated that right-handed pitcher John Maine may not have a spot on the team’s roster when he returns from his rehab assignment.

David Lennon of Newsday says, “Maine has probably thrown last pitch for #Mets. When rehab done, I’m thinking DFA.”

Kevin Burkhardt of SNY.tv quoted Manuel saying, “I don’t see him [Maine] as a canidate for the bullpen.”

Maine, 29, is 1-3 with a 6.13 ERA in 9 starts this year.