Mets Claim OF Aaron Altherr Off Waivers
By Parker White
On Thursday, the New York Mets claimed outfielder Aaron Altherr off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Mets designated right-hander Tim Peterson for assignment.
The #SFGiants hoped to get OF Aaron Altherr through waivers but he’s claimed by the New York #Mets.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) May 23, 2019
New York will immediately place Altherr on the active roster, as outfielders Michael Conforto, Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil have been placed on the injured list in the last week.
On top of all these injuries, the Mets desperately needed an outfielder, as they also traded Keon Broxton to the Baltimore Orioles after they DFA'd him.
Mets Claim Aaron Altherr, Designate Tim Peterson For Assignment https://t.co/yh7S5zLIzX pic.twitter.com/yec9aA7MvF
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) May 23, 2019
Altherr, 28, spent the bulk of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, but he was DFA'd earlier in the month because he didn't have any minor league options and he wasn't producing in the limited amount of playing time.
He was then picked up by the San Francisco Giants, but after just one game he was DFA'd for a second time this season.
If given the chance to play on a frequent basis, Altherr has shown glimpses of being an everyday player in the big leagues. Back in 2017, Altherr hit .272 with 19 home runs and an .856 OPS.