The Yankees have claimed right-handed pitcher Rico Garcia off waivers from the Mets, the team announced on Monday. The Mets designated Garcia for assignment last week. The Yankees had an open 40-man roster spot for Garcia, who is out of options and will need to be added to the active roster.

The New York Mets have made a surprising roster move, designating right-hander Rico Garcia for assignment, a decision that has sent ripples through their often

The Yankees have claimed right-handed reliever Rico Garcia off waivers from the Mets. Garcia was DFA'd by the Mets on Friday to make room on the roster for Kodai Senga. Garcia tossed 2.2 perfect innings against the Orioles during Game 2 of the Mets' Thursday's doubleheader.

On Thursday night, Garcia pitched 2.2 innings, retiring all eight batters he faced. On Friday morning, the Mets designated Garcia, for assignment, removing him off the 40-man roster to make room for Kodai Senga's return,

With Kodai Senga set to start Friday’s game after being activated from the injured list, the New York Mets cleared roster space by parting ways with a veteran w