The Mets have announced a series of roster moves. Outfielder Ryan Cordell is headed onto the 40-man and active roster, MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reports on Twitter, taking the place of injured outfielder Jake Marisnick.
Marisnick is headed to the injured list with a hamstring strain. To create a 40-man spot, righty Jordan Humphreys was designated for assignment.
Humphreys, 24, was added to the 40-man in advance of the 2019 Rule 5 draft. But he obviously wasn’t seen as a critical part of the team’s immediate or future plans.
Cordell has appeared in each of the two prior MLB campaigns, compiling a cumulative .205/.267/.335 batting line over 287 plate appearances. He’ll help fill in for Marisnick, though it may be tough for him to hang onto a roster spot thereafter.
That’s a shame, the outfield defense has been pretty putrid so far.
So stupid dump Strickland or someone else instead
Humphreys has a good chance of being claimed by a team like Pittsburgh.
Cordell had a pretty good chance with the Sox, but he wasn’t able to take advantage of it. I wish him well with the Mets.
Sign Puig
He doesnt play. Did he run to the bathroom and get hurt?
Why DFA a decent prospect in Humphries when Lockett and Strickland are right there!
Strickland got cut for someone else today.