Mets Cut Pitcher With 3.45 ERA, Acquire Orioles Catcher
Summary
The New York Mets have added catcher Drew Romo to their team after claiming him off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. To make room for Romo, the Mets designated relief pitcher Brandon Waddell for assignment, even though he had a solid ERA of 3.45 this season.Key Facts
- The Mets claimed catcher Drew Romo from the Baltimore Orioles.
- Romo, 24 years old, was with the Orioles for only five days and did not play in a game for them.
- Romo was previously claimed off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.
- Relief pitcher Brandon Waddell was designated for assignment to make space for Romo.
- Waddell, who is 31, had a 3.45 ERA in 11 appearances for the Mets.
- Waddell also played for the Mets' minor league team, Triple-A Syracuse, with a 5.02 ERA in 19 games (15 starts).
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