Category: Transactions
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Cubs claim Jack Leathersich off of waivers from the Mets
The Mets have begun to clear space on their 40-man roster ahead of Friday’s deadline to protect minor leaguers from the Rule 5 draft. And this one comes as a bit of a surprise. The Cubs announced they claimed LHP Jack Leathersich off of waivers from the Mets. The 40-man roster now stands at 35. Leathersich, 25,…
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Mets sign Ty Kelly to minors deal
The Mets have signed infielder/outfielder Ty Kelly to a minor league contract with an invite to Major League Spring Training, the team announced on Friday. A switch hitter, Kelly, 27, played in both the Blue Jays and Cardinals organizations in 2015. He began his season with Triple-A Memphis, hitting just .203. The Cardinals then waived…
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Anthony Recker, Vic Black, Eric Young Jr. and Wilfredo Tovar become free agents
The Mets have removed C Anthony Recker, RHP Vic Black, OF Eric Young Jr. and Wilfredo Tovar from the 40-man roster. These players were originally outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, but had the right to declare free agency on Friday. They both exercised those rights, the team announced on Friday. Recker, 32, hit .125 with two homers and five RBIs in…
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Mets add Josh Smoker to the 40-man roster
The Mets have added LHP Josh Smoker to the 40-man roster, the team announced Thursday afternoon. Smoker, a hard throwing left-hander, pitched for Single-A Savannah of the South Atlantic League, Singke-A St. Lucie of the Florida State League and Double-A Binghamton of the Eastern. League in 2015. He was 3-0 with six saves and a 3.12…
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Mets announce their 2015 NLCS roster
The Mets have released their 2015 National League Championship Series roster. The only change the Mets made to the roster is they’ve added Sean Gilmartin and dropped Erik Goeddel. Goeddel struggled in game three of the NLDS against the Dodgers, allowing four hits and three runs without recording an out. It was his only appearance in…
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