Author: Media Goon @mediagoon

From Metsblog–

Adam Rubin of ESPN New York says the Mets have released RHP Miguel Batista.

The Mets designated Batista for assignment after last Saturday’s game against the Dodgers.

However, on Sunday, Terry Collins expressed hope Batista would clear waivers and accept a minor league assignment with Triple-A Buffalo.

Batista struggled this season for the Mets, going 1-3 with a 4.82 ERA, having allowed 25 earned runs, 53 hits, 31 walks and five home runs in only 46 2/3 innings in 30 appearances and five starts.

FLUSHING, N.Y., July 25, 2012 – The New York Mets today announced the club will recall catcher Rob Johnson from Buffalo (AAA) of the International League prior to tomorrow’s game at Arizona. After today’s game, the Mets optioned catcher Mike Nickeas to Buffalo. Johnson will wear #16 and will be available for tomorrow’s game.

Johnson, 30, was with the Mets from May 8-June 1 earlier this year. He hit .313 (10-32) with one double and one RBI in 11 games with the Mets. Johnson hit .207 (34-164) with 20 runs scored, seven doubles, one triple, four home runs and 15 RBI in 45 games for the Bisons this season.

The 6-1, 220-pounder has hit .203 (138-681) with 36 doubles, eight home runs and 59 RBI in 239 career major league games with the Mariners, Padres and Mets.

Nickeas, 29, hit .168 (17-101) with one home run and 13 RBI in 42 games with the Mets this year.

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