Christian Cairo Claimed Off Waivers by New York Mets

The New York Mets claimed infielder/outfielder Christian Cairo off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, following his designation for assignment. The 25-year-old former Cleveland draft pick played across Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season, posting a .676 OPS with four home runs, 35 RBI, 66 runs, and 25 stolen bases in 128 games. Cairo has seen action at shortstop, second base, third base, center field, and left field this year.