Mets claim outfielder Jared Oliva off waivers from Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Mets have claimed 30-year-old outfielder Jared Oliva off waivers from the Giants and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse. Oliva has struggled at the major league level, hitting.175/.212/.206 in 66 plate appearances. His performance in Triple-A this season has also been limited, recording a.241/.288/.315 line. The Mets now face a decision regarding their 40-man roster, as they must make a corresponding move due to currently having 41 players listed.
- •Oliva has a career major league batting average of.175.
- •He recorded a better batting average of.252 in Triple-A last year.
- •Mets have 41 players on their 40-man roster and need a move.
- •Oliva has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — Mets claim Jared Oliva off waivers from Giants
"The speedy outfielder hasn’t hit much in his limited time in the big leagues.
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