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Mets designate Chris Mazza for assignment to make room for Michael Wacha

The Mets officially announced the signing of Michael Wacha to a one-year contract and have designated right-haned relief pitcher Chris Mazza for assignment to clear a spot on the team’s 40-man roster for him. The roster remains full and will need another spot cleared whenever the Rick Porcello signing becomes official, as well.

The 30-year-old Mazza was a feel-good story this summer as he made his major league debut for the Mets after spending years in the minors. But in 16.1 innings of work for the team, he had a 5.