Mets claim catcher Shawn Ross off waivers from Pirates

The New York Mets have claimed catcher Shawn Ross off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. In conjunction with this move, the Mets designated right-handed pitcher Joey Gerber for assignment to create space on their 40-man roster. Ross, 26, has primarily played in the minors this season, hitting.181 with 10 home runs across Double-A and Triple-A. He made his MLB debut on July 25 and homered in his second game. Gerber has struggled this season, posting a 7.81 ERA in the minors but has been better in the majors with a 4.32 ERA.

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