Mets make Vargas signing official; place Rivera on the 60-day DL

Feb 18 2018 by Amazin' Avenue

 

Rivera clears a spot on the 40-man roster.

The Mets officially announced the signing of starting pitcher Jason Vargas earlier today in Port St Lucie, and subsequently placed infielder T.J. Rivera on the 60-day disabled list, opening a spot on the 40-man roster for Vargas.

Rivera, a native of the Bronx, was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Mets in 2011. He made his Major League debut in 2016. Last season, Rivera appeared in 73 games with the Mets prior to hitting the disabled...

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