Mets claim Saucedo off waivers from Jays
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Left-hander Tayler Saucedo has been claimed off waivers by the New York Mets, it was announced Wednesday.
The 29-year-old spent parts of the previous two seasons with the Blue Jays, pitching to a 5.40 ERA in 28.1 innings spread out over 33 games.
Meanwhile, the team also announced that right-hander Casey Lawrence has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to triple-A Buffalo.
Lawrence, 35, appeared in six games last season for the Jays, posting a 7.50 ERA in 18.0 innings.
It was his second go-around with Toronto, pitching for the team during the 2017 season before being selected off waivers by the Seattle Mariners.