The Mets have announced that C Rene Rivera was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.
In 54 games this season, the 34-year-old is hitting .230 with eight homers and 23 RBI.
With Curtis Granderson traded to the Dodgers as well, the Mets have recalled LHP Tommy Milone and C Kevin Plawecki.
Milone, who came to the Mets from the Brewers early this season, has been on the DL with a knee injury since May. He began a rehab assigned with the Gulf Coast Mets back at the end of July.