Mets Clear Bruján, Rortvedt; Low-Risk Options in Syracuse

0:00It's March 27. You're listening to MLB News today, AI-powered baseball coverage. I'm Corey with the story. The New York Mets cleared infielder-al-fielder Vidal Brujan and catcher Ben Wardved through waivers this week. Both players were designated for assignment to finalize the opening day roster, and no teams claimed them. With at least three years of service time, they could elect free agency, but would lose out on their contract money. That makes Trouble A Syracuse, the likely next stop for both, as organizational depth. Brujan offers defensive flexibility across the infield and outfield, despite a career batting average under 200. He agreed to a split contract for next year, paying $850,000 in the majors, and $500,000 in the verses. Miners. Wardved shines as a defender, but hits around 190 at the plane. The Mets signed him to a $1.25 million deal for next season, and now view him as backup insurance without tying up a 40-man roster spot.

1:01Both players give the Mets low-risk options in Syracuse, ready for call-ups if injuries hit key spots like middle infield or behind the plate.