RHP Neil Wagner was signed to a minor league contract by the Mets Tuesday and assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Wagner last appeared in the majors when he pitched in 10 games for the Toronto Blue Jays. In 52 games with Oakland and Toronto, he is 2-4 with a 4.92 ERA. This season, he was 0-1 with a 3.07 ERA in 32 appearances for Triple-A Durham. He was a non-roster invitee to spring training for the Rays, who initially signed him to a minor league contract Sept. 17, 2014, after his release from the Blue Jays.

Wagner signed a two-year minor league deal with the Rays on Friday, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Wagner, who underwent Tommy John surgery in August, likely won't be able to pitch again until the summer of 2015. He made 10 appearances for Toronto this season, allowing nine earned runs on 12 hits in 10.0 innings. Two seasons ago, he went 2-4 with a 3.79 ERA in 36 appearances.

Wagner (elbow) was designated for assignment Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports.

Wagner will be removed from the 40-man two weeks after undergoing Tommy John surgery. His recovery will likely keep him out for most, if not all, of next season. Wagner had been shut down since mid-June with forearm soreness, and the decision to undergo surgery did not come until mid-August.

Wagner will undergo Tommy John surgery next Tuesday, August 19.

The procedure will all but wipe out next season due to the typical 12-to-18 month recovery timetable. Wagner's current campaign has been a difficult one, as he stumbled to an 8.10 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and 6:4 K:BB in 10 innings with the Blue Jays, before a sore forearm shut him down in mid-June. His next major league appearance will likely take place in 2016.

Wagner (forearm) will make a rehab outing Monday with the Rookie Level Blue Jays of the Gulf Coast League, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports.

Wagner struggled over ten innings with the Blue Jays this season, allowing nine earned runs. He fared better at Triple-A Buffalo, posting a 4.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in nine innings with the club, but has been plagued by a forearm injury since early June. If Wagner gets healthy, he could provide the Blue Jays with another arm out of the bullpen for the playoff run.

Neil Wagner (forearm) will throw a bullpen session next week.

Wagner has been progressing nicely of late after missing the last month with a forearm strain. He was at Triple-A Buffalo when injured and will return there once he's healthy.

Neil Wagner (forearm) has resumed throwing.

Wagner was shut down for about a month after being diagnosed with a right forearm strain. That injury often leads to Tommy John surgery, but he paid a visit to Dr. James Andrews in June and was prescribed rest. The right-hander could again be an option for the Blue Jays' bullpen at some point later this season.

Dr. James Andrews examined Neil Wagner's sore right forearm earlier this week and recommended rest.

Wagner has been diagnosed with a forearm strain -- an injury that often leads to Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. But the hope for now is that he'll be able to avoid that procedure and the 12-15 month recovery process that comes with it. Wagner had allowed nine earned runs in 10 innings this season for Toronto. He was a valuable middle reliever in 2013.

Blue Jays optioned RHP Neil Wagner to Triple-A Buffalo.

Wagner has allowed nine earned runs in 10 innings of relief this season for Toronto. He was removed from the active roster Saturday to open a spot for Dioner Navarro, who was activated off the bereavement list.

Blue Jays recalled RHP Neil Wagner from Triple-A Buffalo.

Wagner was placed on the disabled list at Buffalo earlier this month due to a right forearm strain, but he's evidently over that ailment. He'll be used in the middle innings.

Neil Wagner was placed on the disabled list with Triple-A Buffalo due to a right forearm strain.

The severity of the injury isn't yet known. Wagner has made nine appearances with the Blue Jays this season and has tossed four scoreless innings in Triple-A.

Blue Jays optioned RHP Neil Wagner to Triple-A Buffalo.

The 30-year-old right-hander pitched a scoreless 1 1/3 innings on Friday and has pitched well in the early going, but the Blue Jays desperately needed another arm in the bullpen. He should get another opportunity with the Jays soon.

Blue Jays recalled RHP Neil Wagner from Triple-A Buffalo.

Wagner had a rough spring and was unable to secure an Opening Day bullpen job, but he's up now and will try to make himself useful in middle relief. The 30-year-old right-hander owns a 4.19 career ERA in the majors.

Blue Jays optioned RHP Neil Wagner to Triple-A Buffalo.

He entered camp with a shot at a bullpen spot, but as Sportsnet.ca's Ben Nicholson-Smith notes, the fact that Wagner has options left could have worked against him. Wagner allowed five runs but struck out eight over 5 2/3 spring innings.

Blue Jays recalled RHP Neil Wagner from Triple-A Buffalo.

Wagner was sent down last week after posting a 3.26 ERA in 20 appearances out of the pen. He'll resume working in middle relief.

Blue Jays optioned RHP Neil Wagner to Triple-A Buffalo.

Wagner posted a solid 3.26 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 20 appearances with the big club. He should be back later this season.

Blue Jays purchased the contract of RHP Neil Wagner from Triple-A Buffalo.

Wagner was pitching as the closer with Buffalo and had a 0.89 ERA, 13 saves and a 32/8 K/BB ratio over 20 1/3 innings. The hard-throwing 29-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors since 2011 as a member of the Athletics.

Blue Jays signed RHP Neil Wagner to a minor league contract.

Wagner spent all of 2012 at Triple-A with the A's and Padres, posting a 5.46 ERA with 56 strikeouts over 62 2/3 innings. He'll be back at Triple-A to start 2013.

Padres sent RHP Neil Wagner outright to Triple-A Tuscon.

Wagner was designated for assignment by the Friars last week and passed through waivers without attracting any interest. He has a 5.17 ERA this year in the minors.

Padres claimed RHP Neil Wagner off waivers from the Athletics; assigned him to Triple-A Tucson.

Wagner was waived by the A's after registering a 5.49 ERA and 1.32 WHIP across 19 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level. The 28-year-old right-hander is doubtful to suddenly find success in the San Diego system.