1B James Loney was acquired by the Mets from the Padres in exchange for cash considerations on Saturday afternoon. Loney, who was with Triple-A El Paso at the time of the trade, is expected to join the Mets for Monday's series opener against the White Sox. Manager Terry Collins said Loney will likely start at first base against right-handers for the Mets, who lost starting 1B Lucas Duda to a stress fracture in his lower back earlier this week. The Mets will be the fourth major league team for Loney, who is a .285 hitter with 99 homers and 635 RBIs for the Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays dating to 2006. Loney hit .342 with two homers and 28 RBIs in 43 games for El Paso.

The New York Mets acquired veteran first baseman James Loney from the San Diego Padres on Saturday for cash considerations. The Mets only have to pay Loney the prorated portion of the major-league minimum for this year. The 32-year-old batted .342 with two homers and 28 RBIs in 158 at-bats with El Paso. Infielder Wilmer Flores is expected to return from the disabled list soon and could platoon at first base with Loney.

The New York Mets acquired veteran first baseman James Loney from the San Diego Padres on Saturday for cash considerations.New York made the move after Lucas Duda went on the disabled list earlier this week with a stress fracture in his lower back and could miss two months.Loney was released by the Tampa Bay Rays in early April. The Rays are responsible for most his salary. He was picked up by the Padres and has been playing for their Triple-A affiliate in El Paso.The Mets only have to pay Loney the prorated portion of the major-league minimum for this year.The trade was initially made known when Loney announced it on Twitter.The 32-year-old batted .342 with two homers and 28 RBIs in 158 at-bats with El Paso.Eric Campbell started four consecutive games at first base for the Mets since Duda was injured. However, Campbell is only hitting .182 with one home run and five RBIs in 55 at-bats this year.Infielder Wilmer Flores is expected to return from the disabled list soon and could platoon at first base with Loney. Flores bats right-handed while Loney is a lefty.

1B James Loney signed a minor league contract with the Padres and made his debut in the organization Friday at Triple-A El Paso, going 2-for-5 with one RBI.

1B James Loney was officially released shortly before Sunday's season-opening contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Unable to work out a trade, the Rays released Loney as their final move to set a 25-man roster, meaning the Rays will pay him $8 million not to play for them this season. Loney, 31, batted .280 with 32 RBIs last season in his third season with Tampa Bay. He hit 26 homers in three seasons with the Rays.

1B James Loney homered and had three RBIs to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-1 victory over the Cuban national team on Tuesday in Havana in a game witnessed by Presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro.

Loney is not in the lineup Friday, Roger Mooney of The Tampa Tribune reports.

This really shouldn't come as much of a surprise considering Loney has been resting against lefties starters in recent weeks. Richie Shaffer will get the start instead and hit eighth in the batting order.

Loney is out of the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Loney has been riding the pine more frequently against left-handed starters, so it's no surprise he'll sit Sunday with southpaw Mark Buehrle twirling for the Jays. Richie Shaffer gets the starting nod at first base.

Loney is not in the lineup Monday against the Yankees, Steve Carney of WDAE 620 AM reports.

With lefty CC Sabathia set to take the mound for the Yankees, the left-handed hitting Loney will get the day off. Richie Shaffer will get the start at first base in his stead and bat seventh against the southpaw.

Loney is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays have been resting Loney more frequently against lefty pitching of late, and that will remain the case Sunday with southpaw Rich Hill on the mound for Boston. Richie Shaffer enters the lineup at first base.

Loney is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Tigers.

Loney will get the day off with left-hander Matt Boyd on the hill for the Tigers, though he was in Monday's lineup against another lefty, Randy Wolf. The 31-year-old Loney has struck out 11 times in 58 at-bats against left-handed pitchers this season, compared to only 16 strikeouts in 231 at-bats versus righties.

Loney is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

As per usual, Loney will take a seat against a left-handed starter. The Rays will use Daniel Nava at first base Sunday afternoon.

Loney is not in the lineup Thursday against the Twins, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

Loney will take a seat with the left-handed Tommy Milone set to draw the start for the Twins. Daniel Nava will get the start at first in his stead, batting second.

Loney (suspension) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

The league handed Loney a one-game suspension Tuesday stemming from an incident Saturday where he made contact with an umpire. Loney has since appealed the suspension so he'll remain in the lineup for the time being. He'll bat seventh in the order Tuesday against Twins' righty Ervin Santana.

Loney has been suspended one game by Major League Baseball for making contact with an umpire during Saturday's game. He has appealed the suspension.

Loney was less than pleased after being struck out by Oakland's Sonny Gray on a questionable strike three call by the home plate umpire. After slamming his helmet to the ground, Loney was ejected, and he immediately confronted the umpire, making chest-to-chest contact. While Loney does not appear to have much of a case here, he'll appeal nonetheless and will likely be active for Tuesday's matchup with the Twins.

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman James Loney has been suspended one game for making contact with an umpire during Saturday's game.

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman James Loney has been suspended one game for making contact with an umpire during Saturday's game. Loney was ejected Saturday for arguing balls and strikes and bumped the chest of the home plate umpire during the ensuing altercation, but he has appealed the suspension and should be in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins.

Loney is out of the lineup Monday against the Astros, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

Loney will take a seat once again with the a left-hander on the mound in Scott Kazmir. The Rays will turn to Daniel Nava in his stead, bating seventh for the Rays on Monday.

Loney is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.

Loney's absence Friday likely relates to he left-handed Martin Perez on the mound for the Rangers. Logan Forsythe will slide over from second base to start at first, while Tim Beckham will enter the lineup at second.

Loney is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.

Logan Forsythe will get the nod at first base, as Loney sits for a second straight day with another lefty (Chris Sale) due up for the opposition. The White Sox are trotting out another lefty in Carlos Rodon on Wednesday, so Loney could make it three in a row in a bench.

Loney is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox, according to Bill Chastain of MLB.com.

After not getting the start on Friday, Loney had a strong series against the Red Sox, going 4-for-9 with three RBI in the last two games of the weekend. He's hitting .263 on the season with three home runs and 20 RBI. Loney is replaced by rookie Richie Shaffer in the starting lineup, who provides considerably more power than Loney.