Mets make two waiver claims, including one for a reliever

(Brad Penner) New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at Citi Field. (Andy Marlin) Aug 3, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira (25) stares at New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (32) after being hit by a pitch during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports (Brad Penner) New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes looks on from the dugout before a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. (Brad Penner/USA Today Sports Images) (Brad Penner) New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda (21) in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 13, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) (David Zalubowski/AP) New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (32) pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the second inning at Citi Field. (Andy Marlin) (Brad Penner) The Mets are committed to keeping Logan Verrett in the starting rotation, despite adding Jon Niese to the 25-man roster, Terry Collins told reporters Tuesday.During his nine-year career, Niese has made 195 starts (4.01 ERA) and 10 relief appearances (3.65 ERA), including six for the Mets during last year's postseason.

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