Mets claim Brad Hand off waivers from Blue Jays

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Sep 03

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Three-time All-Star Brad Hand was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets after the Toronto Blue Jays released the pitcher on Thursday.

Mets manager Luis Rojas praised the move as “a great acquisition.”

“This is a high-leverage guy,” Rojas said to the media. “We understand that he’s been going through some struggles lately, but this can be a refresh for him. He pitched really well against us this year, a guy that’s been used as a closer with different teams. So I think it’s an upgrade for us. It’s a great acquisition by our front office, sending a message to us, the team, and the whole Mets nation out there that we’re fighting for this.”

The 31-year-old has been struggling since his trade to Toronto, which led him to be put into the DFA (Designate for Assignment) list on Tuesday until the Mets claimed him.

He is expected to join the Mets this weekend in Washington.

Hand joined the league after being selected by the Florida Marlins in the second round of the 2008 MLB Draft. Since then, he has played for San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians, Washington Nationals, and Toronto Blue Jays.

The correct terminology with Hand is the #Mets claimed him off waivers and I heard he is joining the big league roster
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) September 2, 2021
We have claimed LHP Brad Hand off waivers from Toronto. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, we have designated RHP Geoff Hartlieb for assignment. https://t.co/Bwwe9e38vT
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 2, 2021
Source confirms: Brad Hand to Mets.
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) September 2, 2021

Brad Hand

Bradley Richard Hand is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball . He made his MLB debut with the Florida Marlins in 2011.
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