Overview
- New York cut Tommy Pham after Sunday’s doubleheader sweep by the Rockies at Citi Field, ending his second stint after two weeks.
- Austin Slater agreed Monday to a major-league contract worth $1 million with up to $100,000 in plate-appearance bonuses, according to the Associated Press.
- Slater, a right-handed outfielder, is expected to face left-handed pitching based on a long track record of stronger splits against southpaws despite a slow start with Miami.
- Pham went 0-for-13 with seven strikeouts and one walk in nine games after a late-March minor-league signing and an April 13 call-up.
- The Mets also claimed infielder Eric Wagaman off waivers and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse, as the 9-19 club shuffles the roster after losing 15 of 17 games.