Struggling New York Mets catcher Tomas Nido has been designated for assignment, with the team on the hook for the remainder of this $3.7 million deal.
The Mets have recalled right-hander Chris Flexen and catcher Tomas Nido from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League, optioned left-hander Buddy Baumann to the Triple-A farm team and designated catcher Jose Lobaton for assignment.
Three days after designating pitcher Matt Harvey for assignment, the New York Mets traded him to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday in exchange for catcher Devin Mesoraco and cash. Harvey will join the Reds later this week.
Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud was placed on the DL after an MRI revealed a partially torn UCL. He has not decided if he'll have Tommy John surgery.
Michael Conforto received a late-night phone call from New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway, who asked whether he wanted to fill an open spot as Friday's designated hitter.
The New York Mets have recalled catcher Tomas Nido from Double-A Binghamton.
