New York Mets relief pitcher Stephen Ridings (lat) remains on the 60-day injured list, but he moved his minor-league rehab assignment from Single-A St. Lucie to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. In four outings (two starts) for St. Lucie and Syracuse so far on his rehab assignment, Ridings has allowed one run on two hits while walking none and striking out six in four innings of work. The 27-year-old right-hander is still looking to make his debut for the Mets after making five relief appearances for the New York Yankees back in 2021. Ridings will provide the Mets with some bullpen depth once he's fully healthy and recovered from his lat strain.

The New York Mets have claimed pitcher Stephen Ridings off waivers from the New York Yankees, the Mets announced in a tweet on Tuesday. Ridings, a 27-year-old right-hander, last appeared in the Majors during the 2021 campaign, allowing four hits, two walks, and an earned run in five innings while striking out seven batters. He'll provide the Mets with some depth on the 40-man roster heading into spring training and the 2023 regular season. As of now, New York's current bullpen options include the likes of Jose Butto, John Curtiss, Yoan Lopez, Bryce Montes De Oca, Stephen Nogosek, Taylor Saucedo, Drew Smith, and closer Edwin Diaz among others.