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News: Mets claim Angel Berroa off Waivers

by Matthew Cerrone on July 11th, 2009 at 3:10 pm

The Mets claimed infielder Angel Berroa off waivers from the Yankees today, and sent him to Triple-A Buffalo.

Berroa, who won the AL Rookie of the Year in 2003, hit just .136 in 22 at bats for the Yankees this season.

He’s hitting just .217 with 16 extra base hits in 258 at bats since 2007.

Speaking of roster moves…

As expected, Nick Evans was sent to Buffalo to make room for OF Jeff Francoeur, who was acquired yesterday in a trade with Atlanta.

Update, 5:07 pm:

The New York Post’s Bart Hubbuch says on Twitter that Berroa was signed as a free agent, and was not a waiver claim.