Before the second game of their series against the Padres, the Mets claimed 26-year-old right-handed reliever Seth Elledge off waivers from the rival Braves. To make room for him on their 40-man roster, the team transferred Jose Quintana to the 60-day injured list, which isn’t surprising given the long-term nature of the veteran’s recovery.
As for Elledge, he was drafted in the fourth round back in 2017 by the Mariners. The following summer, Seattle traded him to the Cardinals in exchange for Sam Tuivailala at the trade deadline. Elledge stayed in that organization through the 2022 season, getting 11.