The Mets have designated OF Darrell Ceciliani for assignment in order to make room on the 40-man roster for Yoenis Cespedes, the team announced.
The Mets now have a week to either place Cecliani on waivers or trade him. If Ceciliani clears waivers, the Mets will have the option of outrighting him to the minors. They would also have the option of releasing him at that time.
Ceciliani, 25, hit .206/.270/.279 in 68 at-bats last season for the Mets.
In his minor league career, Ceciliani has hit .290/.354/.423 with 31 home runs in 531 games.