Indians designated Mota, recall Vazquez

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The Cleveland Indians recalled infielder Ramon Vazquez from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday and designated right-hander Guillermo Mota for assignment.

Vazquez gives the Indians some infield depth after rookie infielder Joe Inglett left Thursday's game with a sprained foot.

Vazquez, 29, opened the season with the Indians and also has spent two stints at Buffalo. The veteran infielder hit .206 (13-for-63) with one homer and eight RBIs in 28 games for Cleveland. At Buffalo, he batted .241 with two homers and nine RBIs in 23 games.

Mota, 33, one of four players received in a seven-player trade with the Boston Red Sox last January, went 1-3 with a 6.21 ERA in 34 relief appearances. The Indians have 10 days to trade or release the reliever.

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I wouldn't mind my Mets making a play for Mota. He might not be what he was, but after losing Duaner Sanchez, I can't see Roberto Hernandez making up the difference.

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typenn613 said:

I wouldn't mind my Mets making a play for Mota. He might not be what he was, but after losing Duaner Sanchez, I can't see Roberto Hernandez making up the difference.

Must be nice to have a GM that actually listens to you. They also got cash in the deal for a PTBNL.

Mets acquire Mota from Indians

FLUSHING, New York (Ticker) - The New York Mets added depth to their bullpen on Sunday, acquiring veteran righthander Guillermo Mota and cash considerations from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named later.

Mota went 1-3 with a 6.21 ERA in 37 2/3 innings over 34 relief appearances for the Indians this year. Since 2002, he ranks fourth among major league relievers with 367 innings pitched.

While with the Dodgers in 2003, Mota hit then-Mets catcher Mike Piazza with a pitch in spring training, leading to a bench-clearing brawl. "We think it's a move that has some potential upside without much cost to us," Mets general manager Omar Minaya said.