Minors: Ben Johnson, Garcia, Vineyard
According to Adam Rubin in the Daily News, the Mets
have released OF Ben Johnson, who was acquired two years ago with Jon Adkins for Health Bell.
Bell is 0–2 with a 2.55 ERA in 16 appearances for the Padres this season.
…as noted, this one clearly goes in the Oops column for Omar Minaya – to say the least…
Speaking of being released, Victor Diaz was released from Houston’s minor league system.
Lastly, speaking of Rubin, check out his extensive minor-league report at his blog for the Daily News, where he profiles B’Mets 2B Emmanuel Garcia, while reporting that Nathan Vineyard underwent season-ending shoulder surgery





